Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch – C1890

This is a magnificent 18ct gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch that dates back to the 1890s. The white enamel dial is in superb condition, showcasing Arabic numerals and outer minute tracks with five-second intervals. The subsidiary seconds dial at six o'clock is adorned with Louis XVI style filigree hands, a blued steel chronograph hand, and a blued steel seconds hand.

The 18ct yellow case features a captivating party scene with three cavaliers enjoying a festive evening, dancing with girls, smoking, and listening to a band. The back of the case is plain, while the inner cover bears a description of the movement and the medals of honor it has won. The cases are all Swiss hallmarked and numbered.

The Swiss nickel-finished movement is fully jeweled with a compensation balance, fast-slow regulation, and a chronograph mechanism on the backplate. The movement is numbered with "Swiss" written on the backplate and stamped with the Swiss cross, and it chimes the hours, quarters, and minutes with impeccable precision.

Overall, this pocket watch is a stunning example of an exquisite Swiss Minute Repeater, featuring an uncommon scene of the three musketeers living life as cavaliers, reveling in their luxurious lifestyle.

Case Material: 18k Gold,Yellow Gold
Case Shape: Round
Chronograph:
Case Dimensions: Diameter: 60 mm (2.37 in)
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Period: Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture: 1890
Condition: Good