Vacheron & Cie. - Fühe 18kt. Goldlepine Schmucktaschenuhr - Feingavur Leopard - Quarter Repeator - Schweiz um 1860 - 1850-1900

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Vacheron & Cie., Schweiz around 1860, hand‑wound movement in a yellow gold case (18K, 0.750) with a 44 mm case diameter and 63.2 mm including the pendant, weight 55.2 g, featuring a quarter repeater and a richly engraved inner lid with leopard motif; very good condition with minor wear.

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Swiss watchmaking

Early and beautiful Vacheron & Cie Geneva

Pocket watch - solid yellow gold - 18K (0.750 - hallmark stamped on the back cover)

White single-piece enamel dial with fine Roman numerals and an outer minute track. Very fine gold-colored steel hands with circular inlay. Very good condition of the dial.

Inner metal lid described by Vacheron & GENEVE - further cylinder escapement No. 44880 with ruby holes.

Fine fire-gilded bridge work—classic, highest-quality movement construction—cylinder escapement. Two visible gong springs for the quarter repeater.

Pedant release - the hours and the past quarter hours are struck by means of double tones.

Key for the elevator lift is present — also currently positioned on the inner cover.

Back cover with full engraving. Depiction of the jungle with a stalking leopard. Masterful engraving.

Work and repetition functioning.

Watch diameter without hand 4 mm. With hand and bail 63.2 mm. Total weight 55.2 g.

Very good overall condition of the watch. An extraordinary jewelry watch.

Tight-sealing lids

An early collector's watch from Vacheron Genève.

Images are part of the description.

Shipping is insured with FedEx.

Swiss watchmaking

Early and beautiful Vacheron & Cie Geneva

Pocket watch - solid yellow gold - 18K (0.750 - hallmark stamped on the back cover)

White single-piece enamel dial with fine Roman numerals and an outer minute track. Very fine gold-colored steel hands with circular inlay. Very good condition of the dial.

Inner metal lid described by Vacheron & GENEVE - further cylinder escapement No. 44880 with ruby holes.

Fine fire-gilded bridge work—classic, highest-quality movement construction—cylinder escapement. Two visible gong springs for the quarter repeater.

Pedant release - the hours and the past quarter hours are struck by means of double tones.

Key for the elevator lift is present — also currently positioned on the inner cover.

Back cover with full engraving. Depiction of the jungle with a stalking leopard. Masterful engraving.

Work and repetition functioning.

Watch diameter without hand 4 mm. With hand and bail 63.2 mm. Total weight 55.2 g.

Very good overall condition of the watch. An extraordinary jewelry watch.

Tight-sealing lids

An early collector's watch from Vacheron Genève.

Images are part of the description.

Shipping is insured with FedEx.

Details

Brand
Vacheron & Cie. - Fühe 18kt. Goldlepine Schmucktaschenuhr - Feingavur Leopard - Quarter Repeator
Model
Schweiz um 1860
Shipped Insured
Yes
Period
1850-1900
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Yellow gold
Case diameter
44 mm
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
Weight
55.2 g
Width lug/ watch band
63.2 mm
AustriaVerified
2752
Objects sold
100%
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