109th Auction
2023/11/18
Lot 53
FureurChronomètre Tourbillon
A rare Swiss pocket watch in near mint condition, with one-minute tourbillon according Fallet's patent no. 34394
Sold
estimated
2.200—3.000 €
Price realized
3.000 €
specific features
Case
Steel, gun-metal finish, gold crown, hinge, bow and shackle.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
4/5 plate movement, signed "Fureur Bte. SGDG No. 34394", club-tooth lever escapement, screw compensation balance.
Case no.115046
Diam.53 mm
Circa1905
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.100 g
The patent for this type of watch was submitted by Louis and Edouard Fallet Fils of St. Imier in 1905 and was issued the number 34394. By placing the tourbillon on a central arbor, Edouard Fallet avoided infringing the Swiss patent no. 30754 the French maker Paul Loichot of Charquemont (Doubs) had received on June 6, 1904; the fact that the cage was visible on the dial side was part of Loichot’s claim element.