Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 52

Swiss, circa 1790. Fine 18K gold, center seconds watch with date, days of the week and painted dial.

C. Two-body, "Directoire", polished. D. White enamel, Breguet chapter ring set in the lower part, a lady on the left and a man on the right, subsidiary dial for the date at 11 o'clock, days-of-the-week subsidiary dial at 2 o'clock. Blued steel "double crescent hands". M. 45 mm., hinged, frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock.Diam. 53 mm.