Breguet

• gilt brass gards-temps straight-line lever escapement, very fine oil retention holes, three-arm cut bi-metallic compensation balance, three gold mean screws, entire going train jewelled, escapement capped, parachute suspension on both pivots • silver engine-turned eccentric dial, Roman numerals, aperture for date above XII, applied gold arrow pointer, fan-form aperture for regulator • two body case, inner with engine-turned cover, aperture for winding, the band with three push-pieces for adjusting the date and regulator, the outer case with spring loaded button release, engine-turned cover, inscription to the interior •  case, dial and movement signed, case made by Tavernier

The present watch was exhibited at the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, 2004 and illustrated in the catalogue exhibition, Breguet in the Hermitage, Slavia, p. 50.

The movement is running and the date is advancing at the time of cataloguing. Dial is in good condition. Inner case in very good condition. Outer case with some wear to the engine-turning. Inscribed inside the case 'R.B to T.O'M 7 Jan 1866. Case numbered 2791 3483 T.
"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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This is an extremely rare example of such a small Breguet watch.
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