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.
