An Important 19th Century Quarter Repeater Ring Watch

An Extraordinary half pearl and diamond set quarter-repeating ring watch with visible diamond-set balance with its original box case. 18k pink gold, rectangular-shaped case with cut corners, the bezel set with half pearls, diamonds and gold pearls. Slide for repeating mechanism, push back with apertures for winding and hand-set reeded shank with triangular-shaped half pearl-set shoulders. The dial is an enamel eccentric dial with Arabic numerals, signed, blued Breguet hands. Upper part with a polished disc with four curved diamond-set arms illustrating a visible balance. Rectangular shaped movement, frosted, gilt, 2 hammers, 1 bell, 2 barrels for going and striking train and cylinder escapement. This piece is one of five known quarter repeating ring watches. Achard & Fils was a fine watch maker based in Geneva founded in 1796 by George Achard under the name Achard & Cie. Later the company changed its name to Achard & Fils which became well known for its enamelled watches until the company dissolved in the 19th Century. See the book from the Patek Philippe Museum page 73.

Click here to view 360 Images
Dimensions: cm
Condition Report: Fine