Breguet 5900

[rodwc]

Just got this from azmindreader (thanks ).

The prop it is on is a Swiss Nicole Freres , Geneve,

brass bed , 2 tunes per revolution, 10 tune

Overture, musical box.

There are approx. 12000 steel pins in the cylinder.

All these were originally put in by hand, usually by women

working in the cottage industry in Switzerland.

I have re-pinned about 7 similar cylinders in my time.

This one is original, with only 1 tip on the comb , needing to be replaced.

It is a key wind box, circa. 1850.

Enjoy.

Edited December 8, 2007 by rodwc

[azmindreader]

Looks like she made the trip across the planet in one piece Pics look great - hope you enjoy her -- she is a beautiful watch

[Corgi]

Beautiful.

Is it a manual hand-wind or auto?

[azmindreader]

Corgi -- It's an auto -- the gen it is based on is a handwind however.

[Merlin]

Nice watch. I love Breguets. Too bad that there are only a few good quality reps from this brand.

[Corgi]

Corgi -- It's an auto -- the gen it is based on is a handwind however.

Good decision, friend. Few people realize it, but the chinese handwind movements are not very good quality. This one will last a long time, I'm happy for you.