Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 151
Unsigned, Swiss, "Calendrier perpetuel perfectioime", No. 1682, circa 1870. Fine and rare 18K gold, half hunting cased, keyless moon phase astronomical watch with a fly-back perpetual calendar.
CHF 6,000 - 7,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned, with reeded band, the cover with black champleve enamelled Roman numerals on the dial aperture border. Gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and symmetrical small month chapter ring, apertures for the moon phase volvelle and the clays of the week, sector for the fly-back calendar. Blued steel "fleurs-delys" hands. M. 19"', frosted and gilt, bar calibre, 19 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.
