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18K Gold Quarter Repeater Swiss Automaton Watch 1785
Estimated price for orientation: 7 950 $
Category: Other Watches
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
SUMMARY:
A near mint condition solid 18k gold cased early 19th century keywind, cylinder quarter repeater with automaton, made in Switzerland. The movement with a cylinder escapement and immaculate steel work and blued screws. The watch has been fully serviced and overhauled and keeping excellent time by my watch-maker. The watch with a fully working quarter repeater on two gongs, and comes with a presentation box. The automaton work with two figures with moveable arms holding small hammers, these move when the repeater is started. A replacement arm for the right hand figure is being made in 9k gold. However, what sets this quarter repeater apart from the more common variety are the following features: firstly it was made by a high-grade worker in Chaux-au-Fond with considerable attention to the finish; secondly the dial with matted satin silver finish and gold figures, bells and other motifs; finally the case is solid 18k gold and substanial weight of 130 grams. This is a beautifully made key-wound man's Swiss quater repeater carillion watch, dating from ca. 1790. UNUSUAL FEATURES: The watch watch comes from a private collection where it has clearly been looked after. Watches from this period with the fire-gilding to the watch movement and the case in such bright condition are very uncommon. The movement with a fabulous plunge 1/4 repeater. The watch has been clearly well looked after, and the watch is very handsome piece indeed. The watch is in full working order and comes complete with a key for winding and presentation box. The watch is very handsome piece indeed and further complimented by very good condition cases. The watch is best described as a time-capsule from the 18th century in beautiful condition. The watch is in full working order and comes complete with a presentation box. Mint watches in this condition, can only rise in value, given the limited supply of such items. We are a Platinium eBay Power-Seller, so please bid with confidence. You can also visit our Website at where there is a wide variety of fine antique & vintages watches. THE DIAL: 98% mint, the engine turned silver outer dial with inset white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a tiny mark to the dial surface at 1.30 near dial edge. Dial with fine gold spade hands. Diameter is 54 mm. The crystal is also in excellent condition. THE MOVEMENT: 100% mint, with polished gilt plates and finely engraved balance cock. A silver-steel regulator, and steel endstone setting, blue steel screws. This has a flat hairspring with a Swiss cylinder escapement, and an uncut three arm gilt balance, with stop pin. The movement condition is excellent, and runs the length of the main-spring in the hanging barrel. The watch with two hammers, in excellent and crisp condition The watch is much brighter and crisp than in these dark photos, which are limited by my camera and lighting equiment. The watch is in very good working order for its age and runs the full length of the fusee chain and comes with a watch key. THE REPEATER: 100% mint, the quarter repeater in full working order and just cleaned and overhauled by my watch-maker. Pushing the plunger at 12.00 inwards, activates the repeater. At 12.45 there are 12 single tings on one gong, and this is followed by 3 ting-tangs with the two hammers striking the gongs. The sound is crisp and clear, the repeater watch highly valued and well looked after. THE CASE: 100% mint, the solid 18k gold three piece case measures an impressive 59mm. The front cover is excellent and closes very tightly and rear cover also closing snugly and all hinges are in good order. The inner cuvette in good order, with fitted glass. The watch weighs complete a massive ca. 130 grams, a very substantial and heavy case. The case band and the rear cover with crisp finish, most unusual to see in this condition, with no dents or dings, and finely engraved decorative design. The case with well stamped 18k / 0.750 Swiss gold marks, Swiss duty control mark and case number 66088. The case with lots of attention to detail as you would expect; where the two covers close at the 12 o'clock position, crisp and delicate engraving to case band; substantial and heavy three-joint hinges, still tight and crisp. This is a high quality late 18th century Swiss solid 18k gold cylinder 1/4 repeater automaton watch, and of jewel like quality. This is a very fine period watch in simply stunning condition, which is rare collectable item or a possible investment for the future or of course a fine gift for a birthday, anniversary, wedding etc. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Please note, the magnified electronic images show detail much greater than would be visible with the naked eye. Any dark areas or marks on highly polished surfaces are almost certainly reflections from the camera or lighting equipment. If there are any marks or dents of any note, these will be mentioned in the description. All of our watches have been fully cleaned and serviced by a professional watch-maker unless not stated on the auction and the time-keeping carefully checked. We are happy to give a 3 month warranty on this work, which is thoroughly checked, and all watches are also given a 24 hour check prior to being shipped. We are here to help and ensure that our good eBay reputation is enhanced and this eBay shop becomes one of your favourite places to purchase watches. GUARANTEE & RETURN POLICY:
If any item received is not as described, please email us and return it, and we will repair it and return it to you free of charge. The only exception to this, is if the watch has been misused or damaged. Please note that we do not accept 3rd part watch makers repairs or invoices. In the unlikely event that you are dissatisfied with any watch you have purchased, please do not hesitate to contact us and every effort will be made to ensure that any problems are resolved to your satisfaction. If there has been an error or the item is not as described then we will offer a full refund, provided that the item is returned to me, undamaged and in the condition that it was sent out. We offer a 7-day non-quibble policy on any item as stated on all of our eBay auctions. PAYMENT:
We expect all auctions to be fully paid for within 7 days of the auction ending, using one of the payment methods described below. UK Buyers Details: [1] Payment by UK Cheque, Bankers order or UK postal order into a UK bank account. [2] CHAPS transfer into a UK bank account. [3] Electronic bank transfer into a UK bank account. [4] PayPal in UK pounds to a verified address, [5] Foreign Money Orders or Bankers Draft in £UK. POSTAGE:
Shipping costs are £12.50 or $25 Registered Post, with insurance up to a maximum of £3000 / $4500. Time for delivery is generally 1-5 working days. Items will be despatched the next working day after funds are received and tracking number details and date of dispatch will be provided. LINKS TO OUR EBAY AUCTIONS AND MORE INFORMATION:
More comprehensive details are given on our "About Me" page on EBay, please click here, Remember to add us to your favourites list, Please do check out our other items, quality watches are added on a daily basis to our EBay shop,
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| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
SUMMARY:
A near mint condition solid 18k gold cased early 19th century keywind, cylinder quarter repeater with automaton, made in Switzerland. The movement with a cylinder escapement and immaculate steel work and blued screws. The watch has been fully serviced and overhauled and keeping excellent time by my watch-maker. The watch with a fully working quarter repeater on two gongs, and comes with a presentation box. The automaton work with two figures with moveable arms holding small hammers, these move when the repeater is started. A replacement arm for the right hand figure is being made in 9k gold. However, what sets this quarter repeater apart from the more common variety are the following features: firstly it was made by a high-grade worker in Chaux-au-Fond with considerable attention to the finish; secondly the dial with matted satin silver finish and gold figures, bells and other motifs; finally the case is solid 18k gold and substanial weight of 130 grams. This is a beautifully made key-wound man's Swiss quater repeater carillion watch, dating from ca. 1790. UNUSUAL FEATURES: The watch watch comes from a private collection where it has clearly been looked after. Watches from this period with the fire-gilding to the watch movement and the case in such bright condition are very uncommon. The movement with a fabulous plunge 1/4 repeater. The watch has been clearly well looked after, and the watch is very handsome piece indeed. The watch is in full working order and comes complete with a key for winding and presentation box. The watch is very handsome piece indeed and further complimented by very good condition cases. The watch is best described as a time-capsule from the 18th century in beautiful condition. The watch is in full working order and comes complete with a presentation box. Mint watches in this condition, can only rise in value, given the limited supply of such items. We are a Platinium eBay Power-Seller, so please bid with confidence. You can also visit our Website at where there is a wide variety of fine antique & vintages watches. THE DIAL: 98% mint, the engine turned silver outer dial with inset white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a tiny mark to the dial surface at 1.30 near dial edge. Dial with fine gold spade hands. Diameter is 54 mm. The crystal is also in excellent condition. THE MOVEMENT: 100% mint, with polished gilt plates and finely engraved balance cock. A silver-steel regulator, and steel endstone setting, blue steel screws. This has a flat hairspring with a Swiss cylinder escapement, and an uncut three arm gilt balance, with stop pin. The movement condition is excellent, and runs the length of the main-spring in the hanging barrel. The watch with two hammers, in excellent and crisp condition The watch is much brighter and crisp than in these dark photos, which are limited by my camera and lighting equiment. The watch is in very good working order for its age and runs the full length of the fusee chain and comes with a watch key. THE REPEATER: 100% mint, the quarter repeater in full working order and just cleaned and overhauled by my watch-maker. Pushing the plunger at 12.00 inwards, activates the repeater. At 12.45 there are 12 single tings on one gong, and this is followed by 3 ting-tangs with the two hammers striking the gongs. The sound is crisp and clear, the repeater watch highly valued and well looked after. THE CASE: 100% mint, the solid 18k gold three piece case measures an impressive 59mm. The front cover is excellent and closes very tightly and rear cover also closing snugly and all hinges are in good order. The inner cuvette in good order, with fitted glass. The watch weighs complete a massive ca. 130 grams, a very substantial and heavy case. The case band and the rear cover with crisp finish, most unusual to see in this condition, with no dents or dings, and finely engraved decorative design. The case with well stamped 18k / 0.750 Swiss gold marks, Swiss duty control mark and case number 66088. The case with lots of attention to detail as you would expect; where the two covers close at the 12 o'clock position, crisp and delicate engraving to case band; substantial and heavy three-joint hinges, still tight and crisp. This is a high quality late 18th century Swiss solid 18k gold cylinder 1/4 repeater automaton watch, and of jewel like quality. This is a very fine period watch in simply stunning condition, which is rare collectable item or a possible investment for the future or of course a fine gift for a birthday, anniversary, wedding etc. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Please note, the magnified electronic images show detail much greater than would be visible with the naked eye. Any dark areas or marks on highly polished surfaces are almost certainly reflections from the camera or lighting equipment. If there are any marks or dents of any note, these will be mentioned in the description. All of our watches have been fully cleaned and serviced by a professional watch-maker unless not stated on the auction and the time-keeping carefully checked. We are happy to give a 3 month warranty on this work, which is thoroughly checked, and all watches are also given a 24 hour check prior to being shipped. We are here to help and ensure that our good eBay reputation is enhanced and this eBay shop becomes one of your favourite places to purchase watches. GUARANTEE & RETURN POLICY:
If any item received is not as described, please email us and return it, and we will repair it and return it to you free of charge. The only exception to this, is if the watch has been misused or damaged. Please note that we do not accept 3rd part watch makers repairs or invoices. In the unlikely event that you are dissatisfied with any watch you have purchased, please do not hesitate to contact us and every effort will be made to ensure that any problems are resolved to your satisfaction. If there has been an error or the item is not as described then we will offer a full refund, provided that the item is returned to me, undamaged and in the condition that it was sent out. We offer a 7-day non-quibble policy on any item as stated on all of our eBay auctions. PAYMENT:
We expect all auctions to be fully paid for within 7 days of the auction ending, using one of the payment methods described below. UK Buyers Details: [1] Payment by UK Cheque, Bankers order or UK postal order into a UK bank account. [2] CHAPS transfer into a UK bank account. [3] Electronic bank transfer into a UK bank account. [4] PayPal in UK pounds to a verified address, [5] Foreign Money Orders or Bankers Draft in £UK. POSTAGE:
Shipping costs are £12.50 or $25 Registered Post, with insurance up to a maximum of £3000 / $4500. Time for delivery is generally 1-5 working days. Items will be despatched the next working day after funds are received and tracking number details and date of dispatch will be provided. LINKS TO OUR EBAY AUCTIONS AND MORE INFORMATION:
More comprehensive details are given on our "About Me" page on EBay, please click here, Remember to add us to your favourites list, Please do check out our other items, quality watches are added on a daily basis to our EBay shop,
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