Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1810. Rare and fine, 18 ct. gold, half skeletonized, minute repeating calendar watch.
C. Three body, with twisted band, the back with a 16 points wind-star against an undercut delicate foliage engraving. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals and inner date ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass full plate, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain gold three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with ruby endstone. Minute repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant, visible calendar and repeating work on the dial aperture. In very good condition, Diam. 63 mm.