Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 409
G. Tribaudeau, No. 8024, French, circa 1910. Fine 18K gold hunting cased keyless pocket lever chronometer. Bulletin de Premiere classe No. 8024 at the Besancon National Observatory contest in 1910.
CHF 1,800 - 2,200
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" , polished, the back engraved with the monogram "C.G.". Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the awarded prize. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3 |
Good |
Dial: 4-04 |
Fair HANDS Later |
Notes
The punch marl. in form of a viper's head is set by the
Observatory of Besancon on watches successful at the contest
and awarded the Bulletin de Premiere .lame.