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Breguet
Estimate
100,000 - 120,000 CHF
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Description
- A FINE AND RARE SET OF PLATINUM WATCHES, COMPRISING OF A MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES AND LEAP YEAR INDICATION AND A PLATINUM PERPÉTUELLE WATCH WITH MOON-PHASES, DATE AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION CIRCA 1994 REF 3430 AND REF 1890 SOUSCRIPTION NO 108
- wristwatch diameter 37 mm; perpétuelle watch diameter 62 mm
The Wristwatch
• cal. 567 manual winding nickel lever movement, 30 jewels, mono-metallic balance, adjusted to 5 positions, minute repeating on 2 gongs • silvered dial, guilloché centre, Roman numerals to the brushed chapter ring, secret signature to both sides of VI, blued steel Breguet hands, 3 subsidiary dials in French for days of week, months combined with leap year indication and date and fan-form aperture for ages and phases of the moon • circular case with screw-set lugs, minute repeating slide to coin-edge band, sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Breguet buckle • certificate, Instruction Manual, platinum setting pin, magnifying glass with platinum handle, original presentation case and outer card box.
The Perpétuelle Watch
• gilt lever pedometer-winding movement, mono-metallic compensation balance, platinum oscillating weight • silvered dial, guilloché centre, Roman numerals to the brushed chapter ring, secret signature to both sides of XII, blued steel Breguet hands, subsidiary seconds with aperture for date, 45-hour power reserve indicator between 10 and 11 o'clock, fan-form aperture between 1 and 2 o'clock indicating and ages and phases of the moon • circular case with coin-edge band and sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum chain • certificate, setting pin, magnificant glass, winding presentation case
• cal. 567 manual winding nickel lever movement, 30 jewels, mono-metallic balance, adjusted to 5 positions, minute repeating on 2 gongs • silvered dial, guilloché centre, Roman numerals to the brushed chapter ring, secret signature to both sides of VI, blued steel Breguet hands, 3 subsidiary dials in French for days of week, months combined with leap year indication and date and fan-form aperture for ages and phases of the moon • circular case with screw-set lugs, minute repeating slide to coin-edge band, sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Breguet buckle • certificate, Instruction Manual, platinum setting pin, magnifying glass with platinum handle, original presentation case and outer card box.
The Perpétuelle Watch
• gilt lever pedometer-winding movement, mono-metallic compensation balance, platinum oscillating weight • silvered dial, guilloché centre, Roman numerals to the brushed chapter ring, secret signature to both sides of XII, blued steel Breguet hands, subsidiary seconds with aperture for date, 45-hour power reserve indicator between 10 and 11 o'clock, fan-form aperture between 1 and 2 o'clock indicating and ages and phases of the moon • circular case with coin-edge band and sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum chain • certificate, setting pin, magnificant glass, winding presentation case
Condition
The Wristwatch
Manual winding movement running while cataloguing, however it may require service soon. Day, date, month and moonphase all advancing, minute repeater function is operational and the sound is clear. Dial looks nice and clean. Case and buckle with minor scuffs from light wear but can be polished off easily. Overall the watch appears in excellent condition.
The Perpétuelle watch
Pedometer-winding movement running, date and moonphase advancing while cataloguing, however may require serivce soon. Dial looks nice and clean. Case with scuffs but hardly noticeable and can be polished off easily. Overall appears in excellent 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."
"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
The Souscription set was first launched to celebrate more than 200 years in the history of the firm, Montres Breguet. These sets were made in a limited number of 300 examples and according to our research only 15 sets were produced in platinum.