Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 103
Le Phare (Barbezat Baillot), Swiss, No. 25631, circa 1910. Very fine and heavy 18K gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph, 30 minutes instantaneous recorder and tachometer.
CHF 15,000 - 18,000
C. Four body, "bassine et filets " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals outer minutes and chronograph ring, red tachometer scale for a base of 1 kilometer, sunk subsidiary seconds and minutes register. Gilt-brass "Louis XV" hands. M. Nickel plated, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguct balance spring. Repeating on gongs with fly regulator and push piece in the band. Chronograph with visible work and push piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 58 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 14 |
Damaged |
Movement: *2 |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-51 |
Very good Partially reprinted |