Lewis Walduck
Cataloguer
Lot 72
A fine 1930s chrome-plated alarm strut timepiece in its original silk and velvet-lined signed presentation box sold on the 11th of May 1932 to Mr Chatel for 1000 Francs Breguet, Paris. No.2799
2 July 2025, 13:00 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £2,816 inc. premium
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A fine 1930s chrome-plated alarm strut timepiece in its original silk and velvet-lined signed presentation box sold on the 11th of May 1932 to Mr Chatel for 1000 Francs
Breguet, Paris. No.2799
The polished case with a horseshoe shaped strut to the back terminating in berried terminals, with a 2.25-inch square dial with Art Deco style Arabic numerals signed Breguet No.2799 in two polished reserves against a finely engine turned centre, with alarm setting hand. The numbered movement wound and set from the rear with Swiss lever escapement and alarm function. Running and with fully operational alarm. Sold together with its original silk and velvet lined travel case with gilt lettering to the lid Breguet, Horloger, 2, rue Edouard VII, PARIS 6.5cms (2.5 ins) high.
The polished case with a horseshoe shaped strut to the back terminating in berried terminals, with a 2.25-inch square dial with Art Deco style Arabic numerals signed Breguet No.2799 in two polished reserves against a finely engine turned centre, with alarm setting hand. The numbered movement wound and set from the rear with Swiss lever escapement and alarm function. Running and with fully operational alarm. Sold together with its original silk and velvet lined travel case with gilt lettering to the lid Breguet, Horloger, 2, rue Edouard VII, PARIS 6.5cms (2.5 ins) high.
Footnotes
Breguet, founded in 1775 by Abraham-Louis Breguet in Paris, is one of the oldest and most prestigious watchmaking firms in the world. During the early 20th century, the company continued to maintain its reputation for making fine timepieces. After the death of Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1823, the firm was passed down through several generations of his descendants. In 1933, Breguet became part of the Swiss group, the "Breguet and Cie".
The firm faced challenges during the early 20th century, particularly during World War I, when many of its operations were disrupted. However, despite these hardships, Breguet remained a key player in the watchmaking industry, known for introducing new innovations such as the development of wristwatches for military officers. In the 1920s and 1930s, Breguet continued to produce exceptional timepieces, while maintaining a strong presence in the field of aviation and horology. During this period, the firm also expanded its production of pocket watches, chronographs and clocks.
Provenance:
The above lot was sold on the 11th of May 1932 for 1000 Francs to Mr Chatel and appears in the Breguet sales books in Paris.
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