An extraordinary, octagonal shaped pendant watch with quarter repeater, visible...
Gehäuse
18 K rose gold and silver, translucent blue enamel, diamonds.|Very good.
Zifferblatt
Enamel, eccentric hour chapter ring with Roman numerals, visible five-arm balance with diamond ring on a polished steel disc.|Very good, restaurations, hairlines.
Werk
Moulded movement, 1 hammer / 1 bell, verge escapement, keywind.|Very good, capable of running, cleaning recommended.
dimension:23 x 36 mm
circa:1790
weight:21
country:Switzerland
originalbox:1
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This rare piece is fitted with a mechanism for repeatedly striking a miniature bell. This outstanding miniature device is a truly sophisticated accomplishment, that is difficult to realise even today. This pendant watch is a combination of a fine piece of jewellery with watchmaking craft and was a novel and fascinating "toy" for the noble and wealthy.
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Gehäuse
18 K rose gold and silver, translucent blue enamel, diamonds.|Very good.
Zifferblatt
Enamel, eccentric hour chapter ring with Roman numerals, visible five-arm balance with diamond ring on a polished steel disc.|Very good, restaurations, hairlines.
Werk
Moulded movement, 1 hammer / 1 bell, verge escapement, keywind.|Very good, capable of running, cleaning recommended.
dimension:23 x 36 mm
circa:1790
weight:21
country:Switzerland
originalbox:1
originalcertificate:
guaranteecard:
servicecard:
extract:
accessories:1
clasp:
This rare piece is fitted with a mechanism for repeatedly striking a miniature bell. This outstanding miniature device is a truly sophisticated accomplishment, that is difficult to realise even today. This pendant watch is a combination of a fine piece of jewellery with watchmaking craft and was a novel and fascinating "toy" for the noble and wealthy.
