Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

LOT 424

Longines, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased minute repeating Westminster carillon keyless watch.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 22,425

Four body massive "demi-bassine" case, chased overall with scrolls and flowers, a small monogram engraved on the cover. Gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in Exhibitions. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds (hair cracks). Gold Breguet hands. GiIt brass 19" movement, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on four gongs with four hammers, by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the dial, the cuvette and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 54 mm.


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