Hello,

I'm excited to say that I purchased my first minute repeater today. It is in a solid 18k gold case, missing the dial. It's jeweled through the hammers. (did I say that correctly)

Does anyone know what I purchased? Manufacturer, when produced? How many jewels do you think?

Appreciate any help you can provide. I can't find another like it. Hopefully it's a good one. Does say "Swiss" but that's all I see.

Thanks in advance,
Mark

Looks like a Le Phare.

Yes. It does look like a Lephare. I don't see the spinning weight component that I see in the examples I've found but I do see that some of them had the same regulator set up. It's not in my old price guide. Any idea as to jewel count or when it might have been produced? Thanks

that is beautiful!
i bet three finger pete is just drooling!

I see at least 32 Jewels. Has the Lephare movement bridge shown in the Big book with a little less fuss.

Mark,

It's a good strong watch. Well made and practical to wear/use/enjoy if properly serviced. Fully jeweled and ready for action. The missing dial is of concern though. I will be making custom enamel dials in the next 1-2 years ...of all types. but until then, paint the hands white!

William

Wow! Exited to own it and to know its a quality example. Yes, a challenge to find a dial. One more bit of a challenge. It is missing the hour wheel. Just noticed. But overall, pleased. Now to just find the wheel and dial. Are there people you all could refer me to in hopes of finding what I need? Thanks much. Mark

Mark, you might check with Chris Abell as he is well known for servicing these complicated movements.

Abellwatchmakers@suddenlink.net

Thank you for the lead! I will contact him.