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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998
LOT 55
Le Phare (Barbezat Baillot), Le Locle, Swiss, dated 1931. Very fine and heavy 18K gold hunting cased, moon phase astronomical keyless minute repeating watch with perpetual calendar, chronograph and 30 minutes instantaneous recorder.
USD 13,000 - 15,000
C. Four body, "bassine " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals outer minutes and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary dials for seconds with inner moon phase aperture, clays of the week, months of the leap-year cycle with outer minute register, and clays of the month. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 20"', rhodium plated, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with fly regulator and pushpiece in the band. Chronograph with visible work and push piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 56 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-6 |
Very good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 23-51 |
Later Partially reprinted |