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Lot 354
  • 354

Breguet

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 CHF
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Description

  • A FINE AND RARE YELLOW GOLD SOUSCRIPTION A TACT WATCH NO. 3561SOLD TO MR LE COMTE DE BATHYANY ON 10 NOVEMBER 1821 FOR 1800 FRANCS
  • yellow gold
  • diameter 50 mm
• gilt brass Souscription calibre with central barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain three-arm balance, parachute suspension • small eccentric silver engine-turned dial, single blued steel hand, Arabic numerals for minutes • engine-turned case, gold touch pieces to the band, glazed aperture to the rear for minute dial, white enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals, revolving gold a tact arrow, the tip with circular aperture • dial and cuvette signed Breguet, Horger de la Marine Royale, No. 3561

Exhibited

The present watch was exhibited at the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, 2004 and illustrated in the catalogue exhibition, Breguet in the Hermitage, Slavia, p. 34.

Condition

The movement is not running and will require servicing. Silvered dial with some tarnishing. Enamel chapter ring in good condition. The case with wear to the engine-turning but overall in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Catalogue Note

Batthyány is the name of an old distinguished Hungarian Magnate family. The Count Lajos Batthyány de Németújvár was the first Prime Minister of Hungary. He was born in Pressburg (modern Bratislava) on 10 February 1807, and was executed by firing squad in Pest on 6 October 1849, the same day as the 13 Martyrs of Arad.
The Count Batthyány was part of the delegation to the Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria and was described as a "very capable leader".