Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
LOT 427
Duchene & Fils, Swiss, circa 1825. Fine 18K gold quarter-repeating watch with automaton Jacks.
HKD 40,000 - 55,000
EUR 4,300 - 6,000 / USD 5,000 - 7,000
C. Three-body, ?Empire?, polished back, reeded band with a bolt to block the repeater. Spring-loaded gilded cuvette. D. White enamel ring with Breguet hour numerals and outer minute divisions, glazed center disclosing two multicolored gold and silver putti on blued steel ground, striking the hours and quarters on two bells, lower and center skeletonized to view the going train. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring. Polished steel balance bridge, bright steel repeat work on the back plate Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.Cuvette signed.Diam. 58 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 11 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 12 - 01 |