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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004

LOT 406

Gide, a Paris, No. 1782, with Paris hallmarks for 1784. Fine gold and enamel, diamond- and pearl-set quarter-repeating watch à toc pendant watch.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,000 / USD 5,000 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 6,325

C. Two-body, ?Louis XVI?, back in translucent imperial blue enamel over engine turning set with rose cutdiamonds simulating the sky at night, pearl-set bezels. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minutedivisions, winding aperture at 2. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 27 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate withcylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock, repeating on two gold blocks fixed to the case by depressing the pendant.Signed on the movement, case punched with French guarantee marks.Diam. 38 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 15 - 01

Notes

Probably Etienne Gide who is best known for having had Breguet as an apprentice.