Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

LOT 61

André Hessen à Paris, circa 1785.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,795

Rare and unusual slim eight day going watch with the dates and special escapement. Later specially made silver case, with glazed back. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer calendar and Arabic minute rings. GiIt brass movement, Hessen caliber with the large open barrel passing through the back plate, five wheel train with virgule escapement, plain brass three armed balance with gilt brass unusual single foot continental cock, polished steel end-piece. Diam. 57 mm.


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