Pearl Encrusted Gold Repeater, 1840

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Step into the world of timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship with the “PEARL ENCRUSTED GOLD REPEATER - 1840,” an exquisite early 19th Century Swiss quarter repeating cylinder watch that epitomizes luxury and sophistication. This rare gem boasts a stunning pearl encrusted gold open face case, showcasing a skeletonised three-quarter plate gilt keywind movement adorned with a polished steel stopwork and a plain cock featuring a blue steel regulator. The watch’s meticulous design includes a plain three-arm gilt balance with a blue steel spiral hairspring, and a polished steel cylinder and escape wheel, ensuring exceptional timekeeping precision. One of its most captivating features is the push pendant quarter repeating mechanism on two rectangular section polished steel gongs, which adds a layer of auditory delight to its visual splendor. The gold engine turned dial, accentuated with Roman numerals and gold hands, further enhances its charm. The extraordinary fine gold open face case is embellished with bezels set with a row of large split pearls, while the rear side dazzles with graduated split pearls arranged in a geometric pattern, against a backdrop of hundreds of tiny split pearls. Completing this masterpiece is a trefoil bow, intricately wound and set through the gold cuvette, accompanied by a pearl set key and a short gold chain, making it a unique addition to any discerning timepiece collection. This anonymous Swiss creation from circa 1840, with a diameter of 42 mm and crafted from 18K gold, is in excellent overall condition and is a true testament to the artistry of its era. This is a stunning early 19th Century Swiss quarter repeating cylinder watch in a rare pearl encrusted gold open face case. The watch features a skeletonised three quarter plate gilt keywind movement with a polished steel stopwork and a plain cock with blue steel regulator. The plain three arm gilt balance comes with a blue steel spiral hairspring, while the polished steel cylinder and escape wheel make for an exceptional timekeeping experience. The watch’s push pendant quarter repeating on two rectangular section polished steel gongs is a remarkable feature that adds to its allure. It also has a gold engine turned dial with Roman numerals and gold hands, which add to its overall charm. The watch comes in an extraordinary fine gold open face case, complete with bezels that are set with a row of large split pearls. The watch’s rear side has been encrusted with graduated split pearls in a geometric pattern. The background of the design is filled with many hundreds of small split pearls that cover the entire watch’s back. A trefoil bow, wound and set through the gold cuvette, adds to its elegance, while the pearl set key and short gold chain make it all the more unique. This rare and attractive watch is in excellent overall condition and is definitely worth considering adding to any timepiece collection. Anonymous Swiss Circa 1840 Diameter 42 mm Materials Gold Main Gemstone Pearl Carat for Gold 18 K