The Art of Horology in Geneva

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

LOT 185

Ecole d'Horlogerie de Genève, Masterpiece made by René Budin, circa 1920.Very fine 18K gold, keyless, minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the back with a blue and pink champlevé enamelled monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18''', frosted and gilt, punched with the Poinçons de Genève, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 50 mm.