Breguet

• manual winding damascened nickel lever movement, 30 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance, adjusted to 5 positions, two polished steel hammers minute repeating on coiled gongs • extremely fine guilloché dial with four different engine turned finishes, satin finished chapter ring with Roman numerals, further outer chapter ring for minutes, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds with squared engine turning and 24-hour indication divided into day and night by two different patterns of engine turning, blued steel moon hands • 18k white gold large circular case, the bezel channel-set with 36 calibré-cut diamonds, the case sides set with 24 square-cut and baguette diamonds, the lugs further set with 28 baguette diamonds (total diamonds 88, approx. 10.5cts.), the left case side with sunken repeating slide, snap-on sapphire crystal back to display the movement • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Breguet folding buckle 

In almost unused condition. Movement running and repeating. Dial in excellent condition. Case and buckle in very good overall condition with some very minor scuffs that would easily polish out.
"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.

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One of the most historical watch brands, Breguet was founded by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1775. Highly regarded by the European courts, Breguet became the watchmaker of choice for many historical figures including Kings and Queens such as the Czar of Russia, the King of England, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and The Queen of Naples. Developing many of the most important horological complications, including the automatic watch and the tourbillon which he patented in 1801, Breguet also invented the gong spring for repeating watches. Indeed, the repeating watch was one of Abraham-Louis Breguet's obsessions and it is appropriate, therefore, that one of the most important watches in this auction should be this exceptional minute repeating wristwatch. Chiming on demand by means of a slide in the case side, the watch will tell the time by first chiming the hours, then the quarters and finally the minutes. The case of the watch is set with 88 dazzling baguette diamonds totalling 10.5 carats. The watch also carries an exceptional engine turned dial with four different types of engraving and is very much in the classical style of guilloché dials used by Abraham Louis Breguet himself over 2 centuries ago.