Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
LOT 497
L. Leroy & Cie. (Paris), No. 30 CXVI, circa 1930. Very fine 18 ct. bi-colourd gold keyless pocket chronometer.
CHF 5,500 - 6,500
C. Three piece, Empire, polished with reeded band, white gold rims and bow. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned, with Roman numerals on a polished chapter, and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M.17?, gilt brass, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.
Notes
The punch mark in form of a viper's head is set by the
Observatory of Besançon on watches successful at the
contest and awarding the Bulletin de Première classe.