The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 213

Swiss, No. 228518, circa 1900.Fine 18K gold hunting cased, pearl and diamond set, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", frosted, the cover decorated with a split pearl and rose-cut diamond set engraved monogram: "D. P.". Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded at the 1895 Exhibition. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands.M. 21''', gilt brass, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band.Diam. 59 mm.