Quartere repeater chronograph - pocket watch - 1850-1900
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Quartere repeater chronograph pocket watch, in a full 18k yellow gold case with a mechanical movement and a 50 mm diameter, dating to the late 19th century (ca. 1880–1890), in very good condition with minor wear and fully functional including the hour and quarter striking mechanism.
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DESCRIPTION
Magnificent antique Swiss pocket watch with hour and quarter repeater complication (carillon), manufactured approximately between 1880 and 1890.
Case: fully in 18-karat solid gold (K18 assay mark visible on the inner covers).
Watch: fully mechanical, hand-wound, with anchor escapement and Breguet-style hairspring.
The mechanism functions correctly:
– Regular running
– Repeater operable via side slide
– The carillon sounds clear and clean, marking hours and quarters
This is a classical 19th-century watchmaking piece, typical of the high Swiss watchmaking of the Victorian era, originally intended for a well-off owner. It retains an old inner engraving dated from the 19th century, a detail that adds historical authenticity.
White enamel dial with Roman numerals and a small seconds at 6 o’clock.
Original hands in the Louis XV style.
The movement is clean and complete, with no missing parts or modern alterations.
Condition:
Very good state of preservation for its age.
Small, normal signs of wear on the case consistent with over 130 years.
The watch was running at the time of cataloging.
Technical data:
– Type: pocket watch
– Country: Switzerland
– Era: late 19th century
– Material: solid 18k gold
– Complication: hour and quarter repeater
– Winding: manual
– Approximate diameter: ~50 mm
The watch is sold exactly as shown in the photographs.
Will be shipped carefully packaged and insured.
A very interesting piece for collectors of antique watchmaking or investment in historical mechanical watches.
Magnificent antique Swiss pocket watch with hour and quarter repeater (carillon), manufactured approximately between 1880 and 1890.
Case: full 18k solid gold (K18 hallmark visible on the inner covers).
Watch: fully mechanical, manually wound, with anchor escapement and Breguet-type hairspring.
The mechanism functions correctly:
– Regular running
– Repeater operable via side slider
– The carillon sounds clear and clean, marking hours and quarters
This is a classic 19th-century horology piece, typical of the high-end Swiss watchmaking of the Victorian era, originally intended for a comfortable owner. It retains an old interior engraving dated in the 19th century, a detail that adds historical authenticity.
Dial: white enamel with Roman numerals and a seconds hand at 6 o’clock.
Original hands in the Louis XV style.
The movement is clean and complete, with no missing parts or modern modifications.
Condition:
Very good condition for its age.
Small normal signs of wear on the case for over 130 years.
Watch functioning at the time of cataloging.
Technical data:
– Type: pocket watch
– Country: Switzerland
– Era: late 19th century
– Material: solid 18k gold
– Complication: hour and quarter repeater
– Winding: manual
– Approximate diameter: ~50 mm
Sold exactly as shown in the photographs.
Will be carefully packaged and insured during shipping.
A very interesting piece for collectors of antique watchmaking or investment in historical mechanical watches. It presents an old engraving with the name “Breguet/Breguette,” probably a dedication or the retailer of the period, not attributed to the Maison Breguet.
DESCRIPTION
Magnificent antique Swiss pocket watch with hour and quarter repeater complication (carillon), manufactured approximately between 1880 and 1890.
Case: fully in 18-karat solid gold (K18 assay mark visible on the inner covers).
Watch: fully mechanical, hand-wound, with anchor escapement and Breguet-style hairspring.
The mechanism functions correctly:
– Regular running
– Repeater operable via side slide
– The carillon sounds clear and clean, marking hours and quarters
This is a classical 19th-century watchmaking piece, typical of the high Swiss watchmaking of the Victorian era, originally intended for a well-off owner. It retains an old inner engraving dated from the 19th century, a detail that adds historical authenticity.
White enamel dial with Roman numerals and a small seconds at 6 o’clock.
Original hands in the Louis XV style.
The movement is clean and complete, with no missing parts or modern alterations.
Condition:
Very good state of preservation for its age.
Small, normal signs of wear on the case consistent with over 130 years.
The watch was running at the time of cataloging.
Technical data:
– Type: pocket watch
– Country: Switzerland
– Era: late 19th century
– Material: solid 18k gold
– Complication: hour and quarter repeater
– Winding: manual
– Approximate diameter: ~50 mm
The watch is sold exactly as shown in the photographs.
Will be shipped carefully packaged and insured.
A very interesting piece for collectors of antique watchmaking or investment in historical mechanical watches.
Magnificent antique Swiss pocket watch with hour and quarter repeater (carillon), manufactured approximately between 1880 and 1890.
Case: full 18k solid gold (K18 hallmark visible on the inner covers).
Watch: fully mechanical, manually wound, with anchor escapement and Breguet-type hairspring.
The mechanism functions correctly:
– Regular running
– Repeater operable via side slider
– The carillon sounds clear and clean, marking hours and quarters
This is a classic 19th-century horology piece, typical of the high-end Swiss watchmaking of the Victorian era, originally intended for a comfortable owner. It retains an old interior engraving dated in the 19th century, a detail that adds historical authenticity.
Dial: white enamel with Roman numerals and a seconds hand at 6 o’clock.
Original hands in the Louis XV style.
The movement is clean and complete, with no missing parts or modern modifications.
Condition:
Very good condition for its age.
Small normal signs of wear on the case for over 130 years.
Watch functioning at the time of cataloging.
Technical data:
– Type: pocket watch
– Country: Switzerland
– Era: late 19th century
– Material: solid 18k gold
– Complication: hour and quarter repeater
– Winding: manual
– Approximate diameter: ~50 mm
Sold exactly as shown in the photographs.
Will be carefully packaged and insured during shipping.
A very interesting piece for collectors of antique watchmaking or investment in historical mechanical watches. It presents an old engraving with the name “Breguet/Breguette,” probably a dedication or the retailer of the period, not attributed to the Maison Breguet.
Details
Brand
Quartere repeater chronograph
Model
pocket watch
Shipped Insured
Yes
Period
1850-1900
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Yellow gold
Case diameter
50 mm
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
Weight
100 g
Width lug/ watch band
4 cm
In working order
Yes
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