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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

LOT 681

Charles Vacheron & Co. in Geneva, No. 130205, circa 1869. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned with reeded band. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, " fausses côtes" decoration with gold wheel train, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.