A. S. & F. Mystérieuse, Breveté S. G. D. G., circa 1900. | Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks | Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 17th October 1992

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

LOT 43

A. S. & F. Mystérieuse, Breveté S. G. D. G., circa 1900.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,530

Fine silver keyless mysterious watch. Three body bassine et filets, polished case. Glass dial with Arabic numerals. GiIt bras croissant shaped movement, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement. Diam. 54 mm.

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Built on the same principle, invented by Robert-Houdin for clocks, this watch seems to work without any mechanism. In fact, the hands are revolving with a glass plate, set beneath the dial, driven by the croissant shaped movement concealed on the border.