The Art of Horology in Geneva

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

LOT 125

Haas Neveux & Co., Genève, No. 15490, circa 1890.Fine and very rare 18K pink gold, hunting cased keyless watch with split dead independent centre-seconds.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and gilt outer Arabic minute and seconds ring. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19''', frosted and gilt, double train with differential winding, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Split dead independentcentre-seconds mechanism with flirt on the escape wheel pinion, the split centre-seconds stopped and released by means of a button in the band.Trademark with serial number punched inside the back.Diam. 54 mm.