Slim Gold Swiss Quarter Repeating Cylinder, c. 1810

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Embodying the elegance and precision of early 19th Century Swiss craftsmanship, the Slim Gold Swiss Quarter Repeating Cylinder watch, circa 1810, is a remarkable timepiece that exudes historical significance and timeless beauty. Encased in a meticulously crafted 18 carat gold engine turned case, this exquisite watch is not just a marvel of horological engineering but also a piece of art. It boasts a gilt Lepine calibre bar movement with a suspended going barrel and polished steel stopwork, ensuring reliable and precise timekeeping. The plain sector shaped cock, adorned with a polished steel regulator and endstone, complements the balance, which is crafted from gold and features a blue steel spiral hairspring. The watch’s functionality is further enhanced by a polished steel cylinder and steel escape wheel, along with a push pendant quarter repeating function on two polished steel gongs, making it a sophisticated companion for any discerning collector. The white enamel dial, adorned with Arabic numerals and blue steel Breguet hands, adds to its classic appeal. The substantial open face case, with its engine turned design and ribbed middle, is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail that defines this timepiece. Signed “Mr Blanc Fils” and featuring a diameter of 58mm, this watch is wound and set through the signed sprung gilt metal cuvette, encapsulating the essence of Swiss watchmaking excellence from the early 1800s. This is a stunning early 19th Century Swiss quarter repeating cylinder watch, housed in a beautiful 18 carat gold engine turned case. The watch features a gilt Lepine calibre bar movement with a suspended going barrel and polished steel stopwork. The plain sector shaped cock has a polished steel regulator and endstone, while the balance features three arms and is made of gold with a blue steel spiral hairspring. The watch has a polished steel cylinder and steel escape wheel, and has a push pendant quarter repeating function on two polished steel gongs. The white enamel dial features Arabic numerals and blue steel Breguet hands. The open face case is substantial and features an engine turned design with a ribbed middle, gold push pendant, and maker’s mark “PG”. The watch is wound and set through the signed sprung gilt metal cuvette. The watch is signed “Mr Blanc Fils” and dates back to circa 1810. Its diameter is 58mm. Period 19th Century Condition Very good Materials Gold Carat for Gold 18 K