Gold Quarter Repeating French Cylinder Pocket Watch – Circa 1830

Signed: Derendinger a Paris
Place of Origin: FRENCH
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1830
Diameter: 42 mm
Condition: Good

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The Gold Quarter Repeating French Cylinder⁤ Pocket Watch, dating back to circa 1830, is a captivating testament to the artistry and precision of early 19th-century French watchmaking. This exquisite timepiece, signed by Derendinger a Paris, embodies the elegance and sophistication‌ of its era, featuring ‍a silver engine-turned dial gracefully encased in a⁢ luxurious gold open face case. Its intricate keywind⁣ gilt bar movement,‌ highlighted by a suspended going ‍barrel and a polished steel regulator,⁣ showcases the meticulous craftsmanship‌ synonymous with French horology. The watch's quarter repeating function is a marvel of engineering, allowing the⁣ wearer to chime the⁤ time on two polished steel gongs with a simple push⁤ of the pendant. The dial, ⁣adorned with​ Roman⁢ numerals and elegant gold Breguet hands, complements the stunning engine-turned design on​ the gold⁤ case's middle ⁤and bezels.‍ Reminiscent ‍of the iconic Breguet style, this⁤ small yet ⁢captivating timepiece ​is in excellent condition, offering both historical significance‌ and timeless beauty. The watch⁢ is wound and ‍set through the signed gold cuvette, adding⁢ an extra touch of luxury, making it a truly remarkable addition to any discerning ⁤watch collection. ​With a diameter​ of ⁣42 mm, this pocket watch not only ⁢serves as a functional timekeeper ⁢but also as⁣ a⁢ piece of art, ⁤celebrating the legacy of French watchmaking ‌excellence.

This exquisite timepiece is an early 19th Century French quarter repeating cylinder watch. It features a silver engine turned dial enclosed in a beautiful gold open face case. The watch has a keywind gilt bar movement with a suspended going barrel. The plain cock has a polished steel regulator and a three-arm gilt balance with a blue steel spiral hairspring. The cylinder and escape wheel are made of polished steel.

One of the remarkable features of this watch is its quarter repeating function. With a simple push of the pendant, the watch chimes the time on two polished steel gongs. The white enamel dial is adorned with Roman numerals and elegant gold Breguet hands. The engine turned gold case has a stunning design on the middle and bezels. The repeating function is engaged by pulling out and twisting a quarter turn on the pendant.

This small yet captivating timepiece is reminiscent of Breguet's style and is in excellent overall condition. It is a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of early French watchmaking. The watch is wound and set through the signed gold cuvette, adding an extra touch of luxury and elegance. Truly a remarkable addition to any watch collection.

Signed: Derendinger a Paris
Place of Origin: FRENCH
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1830
Diameter: 42 mm
Condition: Good

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