Breguet Pink Gold Split Second Chronograph Pocket Watch No. 4509
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Sold 29 April 1893
Maker / issuer
BreguetThis pocket watch attributed to Breguet features an 18k pink gold half hunter case measuring 53 mm in diameter. The source reports a jewelled, keyless winding movement with a split second chronograph complication.
The polished front cover possesses a central circular aperture revealing a white dial beneath, surrounded by black enameled Roman numerals. According to the auction catalogue note, watch number 4509 with case number 12831 was sold on 29 April 1893 to Mr. Labachnikoff for 1600 Francs.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- White
- Type
- Split second chronograph half hunter pocket watch
- Calibre
- Keyless winding, jewelled
- Dimensions
- 53 mm diameter
- Case Numbers
- 4'509, 12'831
- Case Material
- 18k pink gold, half hunter case
- Historical Sale
- Sold on 29 April 1893 to Mr. Labachnikoff for 1600 Francs
- Maker / attribution
- Breguet
Design
- Visible features
- • Polished pink gold half-hunter front cover with black enameled Roman numerals around a central aperture • Visible portion of the white dial shows hands and the upper edge of a subsidiary dial marked 60 • Fluted winding crown with round bow positioned at 3 o'clock • Case hinges visible on the left perimeter and catch tab at 6 o'clock
- Dial and Movement Details
- The dial is listed in the catalogue simply as white. Through the aperture of the closed front cover, hands and the upper edge of a subsidiary dial marked 60 are visibly identifiable. The calibre is recorded as jewelled with keyless winding, operating a split second chronograph complication. Details such as specific jewel count, movement layout, or internal finishing are not recorded in this source.
- Case and External Construction
- The source describes the watch as featuring an 18k pink gold half hunter case measuring 53 mm in diameter. Visible observation confirms a polished pink gold half-hunter front cover with black enameled Roman numerals around a central aperture. Observation of the exterior further indicates hinges visible on the left perimeter, a catch tab positioned at 6 o'clock, and a fluted winding crown with a round bow at 3 o'clock.
- Identity and Archival Provenance
- This pocket watch is catalogued by the auctioneer under Breguet as a pink gold split second chronograph pocket watch. According to the catalogue note, Breguet No. 4509 and case 12831 was sold on April 29th 1893 to Mr. Labachnikoff for 1600 Francs. The lot specifications record the piece as signed on the case, dial, and movement, with recorded case numbers 4'509 and 12'831.
Identification
- Serial number
- 4'509, 12'831
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Internal movement and complete dial markings are obscured by the closed half-hunter front cover
- Research required: Country of origin is not explicitly specified in the source text