Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 14, 2017

LOT 483

LOUIS TAVERNIER, SPECIAL CALIBER Ls. Tavernier, rue de la Loi a Paris, No. KF/568, circa 1800. Fine and rare 18K gold watch with special calibre.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

HKD 32,000 - 48,000 / USD 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,000

Three body, "forme quatre baguettes " by Tavernier No. 2569, polished with reeded band. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel skeletonised Breguet hands. 21 "' , gilt brass, unusual bar calibre with fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring with regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-8-01

Very good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Notes

DIAM. 52. THICKNESS 15 mm.