Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993
B. Haas Jne & Cie., Genève, Besancon, Paris, No. 1304, made for the Spanish or South American market, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, double face, keyless moon phase, astronomical, patented calendar watch.
C. Four body, massive "Bassine et filets" fully engraved with a forma) decoration. D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and moon phase aperture with its age on the border. Blued steel "spade hands". White enamel on the back with symmetrical small chapters for the days of the week and the months, outer date ring on the border of the bezel. Blued steel "lance" hands. M. 19"' nickel plated, three quarter plate, bearing the coat of arms of the Haas family, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Signed inside cover. In very good condition. Diam.: 55 mm.