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Breguet
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 CHF
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Description
- A FINE AND RARE SET OF TWO 18K YELLOW GOLD WATCHES, COMPRISING OF A MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES AND LEAP YEAR INDICATION AND A PERPÉTUELLE WATCH WITH MOON-PHASES, DATE AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION CIRCA 1990 REF 3430 AND REF 1890 SOUSCRIPTION NO 17
- wristwatch diameter 37 mm; perpétuelle watch diameter 62 mm
The Wristwatch
• cal. 567 manual winding movement, 30 jewels, minute repeating on 2 gongs • silvered dial, guilloché centre, Roman numerals to the brushed chapter ring, secret signature to both sides of 6 o'clock, blued steel Breguet hands, 3 subsidiary dials in French for days, months combined with leap year indication, date, fan-form aperture for ages and moon-phases • circular case with screw set lugs, minute repeating slide to the coin-edge band, sapphire crystal display case back • case dial and movement signed • setting pins, screw, chain, magnifying glass, winding presentation case
The Perpétuelle watch
• gilt lever pedometer-winding movement, oscillating weight • silvered dial, guilloché centre, Roman numerals to the brushed chapter ring, secret signature to both sides of 12 o'clock, blued steel Breguet hands, subsidiary seconds with aperture for date, eccentric 45-hour power reserve indicator between 10 and 11 o'clock, fan-form aperture between 1 and 2 o'clock indicating ages and moon-phases • circular case with coin-edge band and sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed
• cal. 567 manual winding movement, 30 jewels, minute repeating on 2 gongs • silvered dial, guilloché centre, Roman numerals to the brushed chapter ring, secret signature to both sides of 6 o'clock, blued steel Breguet hands, 3 subsidiary dials in French for days, months combined with leap year indication, date, fan-form aperture for ages and moon-phases • circular case with screw set lugs, minute repeating slide to the coin-edge band, sapphire crystal display case back • case dial and movement signed • setting pins, screw, chain, magnifying glass, winding presentation case
The Perpétuelle watch
• gilt lever pedometer-winding movement, oscillating weight • silvered dial, guilloché centre, Roman numerals to the brushed chapter ring, secret signature to both sides of 12 o'clock, blued steel Breguet hands, subsidiary seconds with aperture for date, eccentric 45-hour power reserve indicator between 10 and 11 o'clock, fan-form aperture between 1 and 2 o'clock indicating ages and moon-phases • circular case with coin-edge band and sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed
Condition
The Wristwatch
The movement is running while cataloguing. However it may require a service in the near future for it to be well preserved. The dial is in very good condition with no visible imperfection. The case shows some light scuffs throughout.
The Perpétuelle Watch
The movement is running while cataloguing, however it might require a service soon. The dial is in very good condition with no visible imperfection. The case shows some light scuffs throughout, they are barely visible.
"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.