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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
LOT 44
Emile Perret, Locle, No. 8031, circa 1865.Fine 18K gold hunting-cased pocket chronometer.
CHF 2,600 - 3,000
USD 1,500 - 1,700
Sold: CHF 4,600
C. Four-body massive 'bassine et filets', engine-turned in barley-corn pattern, front cover with two lift springs, gold hinged cuvette with border in circular engine-turning. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds, snap-on fit. M. 20???, nickel, pivoted detent escapement, 20 jewels, gold wheels, large bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature screws, Breguet balance spring, index regulator with the scale on the center wheel bridge, 'faussescôtes' decoration, wolf-teeth winding wheels.Signed on the dial and cuvette, stamped with Perret?s mark inside front cover.Diam. 54 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |