Le Phare – Charles Barbezat-Baillot
· Phases of the moon (aperture at 6 o’clock)
Cover and case-back polished.
White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals; gilded metal “Louis XV” hands.
Movement 20’’’, gilded brass, going barrel, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, polished steel index-regulator; repeater work on the main plate, under the dial, with silent centrifugal force governor to regulate the speed of the repetition mechanism; chronograph work on the top plate.
Grade: AA: Very good
Case: 3-19: Good. Dent(s)
Movement: 3*: Good. Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-70-01: Good. ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline. HANDS Original
Brand Charles Barbezat-Baillot , Le Locle
Model under the trademark “Le Phare”
Year circa 1895-1900
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 112 059
Material 14K pink gold
Diameter 57.5 mm.
Caliber 20’’’, lever escapement
Weight 158.8 gr. (approx.)
Signature cuvette (dome) and movement
Accessories copy of the invention patent
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· Phases of the moon (aperture at 6 o’clock)
Cover and case-back polished.
White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals; gilded metal “Louis XV” hands.
Movement 20’’’, gilded brass, going barrel, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, polished steel index-regulator; repeater work on the main plate, under the dial, with silent centrifugal force governor to regulate the speed of the repetition mechanism; chronograph work on the top plate.
Grade: AA: Very good
Case: 3-19: Good. Dent(s)
Movement: 3*: Good. Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-70-01: Good. ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline. HANDS Original
Brand Charles Barbezat-Baillot , Le Locle
Model under the trademark “Le Phare”
Year circa 1895-1900
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 112 059
Material 14K pink gold
Diameter 57.5 mm.
Caliber 20’’’, lever escapement
Weight 158.8 gr. (approx.)
Signature cuvette (dome) and movement
Accessories copy of the invention patent