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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
LOT 186
Dubois et Fils, Le Locle, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine, rare, and slim 18K gold skeletonized early minute-repeating watch.
CHF 15,000 - 18,000
EUR 10,000 - 12,000 / USD 11,500 - 14,000
Sold: CHF 17,250
C. Double-body, "Directoire", with sunburst engine-turned back. Hinged glazed gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals. Blued-steel "Breguet" hands. M. 45 mm., gilt brass, engraved and skeletonized with gold wheel train, the barrel with gilt brass cap engraved with foliage, cylinder escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance-spring with regulator, polished steel balance cock with ruby endstone. Repeating on blued steel and polished serpent-shaped gongsby depressing the pendant, visible repeating work set on back plate.Signed on the dial and the cuvette.Diam. 62 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 14 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 13 - 22 - 01 |