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Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

LOT 351

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1785. 18-carat gold half skeletonized diamond set watch.

Double body chased case, glazed on both side, with a rose diamond set bezels. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals. Unmatching gold "sun" hands. Full plate gilt brass movement with cylindrical pillars, the back plate skeletonized in such a way the train of wheel is visible with fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three armed steel polished balance, polished steel endpiece. Rose diamond set decoration of a crown and flowers, applied on the back plate. In good condition. Diam.: 38 mm.