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Hanae Mori Building, Dec 15, 1990

LOT 337

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1825. Very rare and fine miniature 18 ct. gold "montre à tact".

JPY 2,500,000 - 3,000,000

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

C. Two body, "Empire", engine-turned with reedeci band. Silver à tact arrow and touch pins. D. Gold engine-turned, with eccentric Roman numeral chapter-ring. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass Lepine type, 4 jewels, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain 3-arm balance, flat spring. In very good condition. Diam. 32mm.


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This watch appears to be the smallest montre à tact known to exist, and although it follows the style introduced by Breguet, it is reduced in diameter.