THE ART OF BREGUET
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991
LOT 117
A Monsieur Giély Watch No. 2868, sold on 7 November 1933, for the sum of 4500 Francs. Gold keyless watch with split- seconds chronograph and instantaneous 60 minute counter, awarded a "Bulletin de 1ère classe de l' Observatoire de Besançon". Original fitted tooled leather case.
CHF 15,000 - 20,000
Sold: CHF 34,500
Case: 18 ct., three body, Empire form,No.2868, with polished back and reeded band. Gold
cuvette signed: "Breguet No. 2868", with the
inscription: "Observatoire de Besançon, Bulletin
de 1ère classe Médaille d'or".
Dial: White enamel, signed: "Breguet No.2868", with Breguet numerals, tachometer scale
graduated to the base 1000, subsidiary seconds
and 60 minute register (very small hair line
cracks at edge). Blued-steel poises hands.
Movement: Gilt brass, 19"', ébauche by G.Grogg, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement,
Guillaume compensation in brass and invar.
Blued-steel balance spring with terminal curve.
Split- seconds chronograph work visible on the
back plate with push-pieces on the winding
crown and the band.
In very good condition.
Diam. 52 mm.
