Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
LOT 46
Ferdinand Berthoud à Paris No. 4470, circa 1795.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 3,680
Unusual and very rare eight day going watch movement with 30 days Republican calendar. Large white enamel dial by Borel, with Roman numerals, outer Arabic calendar ring, subsidiary small sector for the regulator. Large gilt brass movement with large going barrel and inverted train of wheels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance set beneath the dial. Diam. 61 mm.
Notes
However not described in his books, this movement
appears to be a laie attempt made by Ferdinand
Berthoud, after he retired in his country house of
Groslay, to produce eight day going slim watches.