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    26 November 1996

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    Lot 129

    Breguet. An 18 carat gold openface quarter repeating keyless pocketwatch retailed by Breguet

    SIGNED BREGUET, NO. 4006, 1870S

    Price realised

    GBP 1,380

    Estimate

    GBP 800 - GBP 1,200

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    Breguet. An 18 carat gold openface quarter repeating keyless pocketwatch retailed by Breguet
    Signed Breguet, No. 4006, 1870s
    The nickel plated movement jewelled through to the hammers with bimetallic balance, repeating quarters on two gongs by operating a slide in the band, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, Arabic five minute divisions, subsidiary seconds and blued steel spade hands, in plain circular case with engraved monogram to the reverse, cuvette signed and numbered
    50 mm. diam.

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