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Geneva, Nov 08, 2026

LOT 346

UNSIGNED, SWITZERLAND, EXTRA-FINE POCKET WATCH WITH AN INVERTED CALIBRE, KNOWN AS A “BAGNOLET”, 18K YELLOW GOLD

CHF 1,400 - 2,400

HKD 13,300 - 22,100 / USD 1,700 - 2,900 / EUR 1,500 - 2,500 / JPY 268,000 - 444,000

Sold: CHF 2,268

A very fine and very rare, 18k yellow gold, manual wind open-face, key-winding, extra-fine pocket watch with an inverted calibre, known as a “Bagnolet”. Case back profusely chased and engraved with foliate and geometric decoration. Silvered dial with Roman numerals and steel Breguet hands.

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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-8-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Unsigned, Switzerland

Year Circa 1830

Movement No. 24068

Caliber 37 mm., 6 jewels, inverted calibre known as Bagnolet, gilded brass, engraved with scrolls and flowers, with going barrel, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance and blued steel flat hairspring

Diameter 41 mm.

Weight 30 gr.

Accessories Accompanied by original box, small gold chain and gold watch key.