A Monsieur Métroz Watch No.3051, completed on 12 March 1938, sold on 10 June 1941. Two colour gold keyless dress watch, awarded a " Bulletin de lère classe de l'Observatoire de Besançon". Original fitted brown leather case with certificate and a medal. | THE ART OF BREGUET | Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 14th April 1991

THE ART OF BREGUET

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 14, 1991

LOT 123

A Monsieur Métroz Watch No.3051, completed on 12 March 1938, sold on 10 June 1941. Two colour gold keyless dress watch, awarded a " Bulletin de lère classe de l'Observatoire de Besançon". Original fitted brown leather case with certificate and a medal.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

Case: 18ct., Empire form, No.3051, of yellow gold with white gold bezels, reeded band and polished back, with small monogram. Gold cuvette.
Dial: Engine-turned silver, signed: "Breguet No. 3051", with Roman numerals on a plain reserve and subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Rhodiumed, 17"', signed "Breguet No. 3051", 20-12 caliber, ébauche by G. Grogg, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Guillaume compensation balance in brass and invar. Bluedsteel spiral balance spring with terminal curve.
In perfect condition Diam. 44 mm.

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History: This watch gained 153 points when entered for the trials between 18 December 1937 and 8 February 1938. The certificate and medal awarded by the Observatory are included in the original case. Mean average daily rate: +/- 0.418 Mean average in 6 positions: +/- 0.88 Compensation error: - 0.049 Secondary error: + 0.35 Restart period: + 0.38