Important watches, wristwatches & clocks
New York, Dec 07, 1988
LOT 222
(Abraham Louis) Breguet, No. 694, Montre "à tact" à diamants, commencée le 8.8. An 8 (28 avril 1800) vendue à Monsieur Viteau le 13 Prairial An 9 (2 juin 1801) pour 2760 francs.
USD 28,000 - 34,000
Fine 18-carat gold and enamel diamont set "montre à tact" with original chain and ratchet key. The double body case type fermé, made by Tavernier (case and dial maker) of blue translucent enamel over engine turning (slightly restored on the edge), revolving diamond set arrow, hour touch pieces with paillonné flowers, half hours marked by seed pearls, diamond set touch piece at the top. Gold cuvette with aperture for the dial. Small silver dial with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Signed and numbered gilt brass movement, " souscription" caliber, the going barrel set at the center, Breguet over hung ruby cylinder escapement, plain three armed brass balance. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
