Lépine à Paris. A fine open face 18K gold quarter repeating cylinder watch with Breguet's shock resistant suspension and temperature compensation
No. 2725, circa 1820
Gilt bridge calibre movement jeweled to the third wheel, steel cylinder, gilt three arm balance with flat spring, Breguet-style temperature compensation curb and parachute suspension, repeating on two gongs by means of piston in pendant, signed gold cuvette pierced for winding and setting, white enamel dial with minute ring enclosing roman chapters, gold Breguet hands, within an engine turned gold case, accompanied by an associated later 14K gold chain with coin fob. 43mm
Gilt bridge calibre movement jeweled to the third wheel, steel cylinder, gilt three arm balance with flat spring, Breguet-style temperature compensation curb and parachute suspension, repeating on two gongs by means of piston in pendant, signed gold cuvette pierced for winding and setting, white enamel dial with minute ring enclosing roman chapters, gold Breguet hands, within an engine turned gold case, accompanied by an associated later 14K gold chain with coin fob. 43mm
Sold for
US$ 2,500
inc. premium
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