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An acquaintance asked if I could help with information for an acquaintance of his who owns this watch. Description: -53mm dia -18k gold Hunter Case -chronograph -perpetual calendar -moon phase -thermometer 4 hammer repeater(4 different sounds)-minute repeater watch box, E. Legrand, 30 Rue Montpensier, Paris Gentlemen/Ladies from pictures attached, can you confirm info or suggest the quality of this Swiss timepiece Regards Rick..best I could do to size pictures. | |||
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gold stamp On page 569 bottom, 2013 Price Guide the dial appears the same and movement next to it is similar. perhaps dating to circa 1900 or so. | ||||
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IHC Member 376 Watchmaker |
Rick high quailty watch and worth some serious money..More than likely it is a minute reperater and with the perpetual calendar ,,moon phase ,thermometer etc, it sure makes for a nice package does it also have a chrongraph looks like it does.. Looking at the picture of the dial you posted it shows 7>28 if it is a minute reperater when you push the larger slide on the side of the watch it should strike 7 times for the hours then the tone will change and strike twice for the 2 quater past 7 oclock and then another tone change and strike 3 time for the minutes past 7.30. Beautiful watch | |||
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IHC Member 2030 |
Rick Cannot confirm provenance or anything other than it is an astonishing piece of work. Thanks for sharing. How do you fit all that in 53mm? | |||
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Samie, thanks for looking and yes it is a chronograph. I missed including that in the pedigree. And I am pretty sure it is a minute repeater. I have not seen the watch in person but would love to. Rick | ||||
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As a matter of interest I was made aware that a dealer made an offer, substantial but was considered an ABP and politely declined. I think the watch owners are still looking to verify the manufacturer of the watch, understanding it may be difficult. Rick | ||||
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