BREGUET

• 10''' nickel lever movement, glucydur balance, 17 jewels, steel fausses cotes border • eccentric gilt guilloché dial, Roman numerals, outer minute tracking, blued steel Breguet hands, eccentric subsidiary seconds • 18k gold case, coin-edge band, the reverse with cloisonné enamel honeysuckle decorated with red, green and white enamel petals against a blue enamel ground, surrounding a blank disc • case and movement signed by maker, dial signed by maker and retailer • completed by an 18k gold numbered Breguet fob-chain

The movement is running, however it may require service soon. The inside of the case back is numbered 3837 and 3570. The dial shows no visible imperfections and the guilloché work is very attractive. The case shows some light oxidation and surface scuffs throughout. There are some light scuffs to the gold reserve on the reverse and no visible losses to the enamel. The chain is numbered 3755.
"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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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."

Accompanied by a Chaumet presentation box embossed with the crown used by the kings of Morocco.

In 1970, Georges Brown, then the owner of Breguet, sold the firm to Chaumet, the highly regarded Parisian jewelry house whose history stretches back to 1780, only five years after Breguet's own beginnings. 

Chaumet brought new life to the watch house, which had fallen on hard times creatively and fiscally in the previous years.

The present lot is a perfect example of the kinds of inspired watches that Breguet produced during this period under Chaumet's aegis.

It is interesting to note that the crest on the presentation box suggests the watch might have been made for the King of Morocco. This is further evidence that, regardless of who owned the firm, Breguet has always been seen as a watch worthy of royalty.

Ultimately, due to its own financial trouble, Chaumet would sell Breguet in 1987.