108th Auction

2023/5/20

Lot 430

Technicum Cantonal Bienne

A Swiss pocket watch, made at the watchmaking school Biel

Sold

estimated
5001.000 €
Price realized
500 €
specific features
Case
Steel, push back.
Dial
Two-tone silvered.
Movement
Divided 3/4 plate movement, club-tooth lever escapement, screw compensation balance.
Case no.10425
Cal.17 3/4''' 321 Lepine
Diam.52 mm
Circa1950
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.85 g


Created in accordance with the high quality standards oft he watch- and clockmaking school in Biel this pocket watch comes in a skillfully executed steel case and has a beautiful two-colour silvered dial. The blued Breguet hands are exquisite. The watch is powered by a slightly updated Unitas calibre.
This watch is illustrated and described in: Sammler Journal, issue 1/2004, p. 48f.