This pocket chronograph and minute repeater from 1911 depicts the heads of. Since then patek has made some of the most famous chiming and complicated watches in the world. Minute repeater 18 carat gold full hunter very heavy and. An 18ct gold minute repeater full hunter pocket watch the 42mm. Longines 4 longio 1 lucien rochat 3 maserati 2 matheytissot 2 maurice lacroix 3 michael kors 2. Invicta hunter pocket watch minute repeater chronograph 18kt gold. C 15529, with subsidiary seconds dial at six, with fob wound gilt half plate movement, unsigned, chiming the hour, quarter hours and minutes with button repeat, the swiss case with minerva head marks, numbered to the back and dust cover. There can be no short cuts in the assembly of the finest minute repeater.
The winged hourglass logo first appeared on longines watches in about 1867. The watch is very slim for a minute repeater, at just 7. Both the clock and pocket watch minute repeater were invented in the late 17th century. To that end, longines was appointed the official supplier for the international aeronautical federation iaf in 1919, which enabled the company to be involved in many aeronautical expeditions during the early 20th century. Solid gold moonphase chronograph pocket watch with minute. The watch was presented to captain alfred rimmer whose monogram is engraved on the front cover of the watch by the irrawaddy flotilla company for his courageous and able management of an exploring expedition on the upper reaches of the irrawaddy river in. Minute repeaters dont generally start until youre well into four figures. Longines pocket watch movements with rattrapante and. A gold minute repeater hunter pocket watch crown wind and lever set movement, circular white dial with arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at six, 18ct gold case with engraved intials s. A repeater is a complication in a mechanical watch that chimes the time on demand by activating a push or a slidepiece. An 18ct gold minute repeater full hunter pocket watch the 42. A minute repeater chronograph full hunter pocket watch. We, and many others, consider minute repeaters to be the most complicated of all watch complications. A brief glance at longines logo the winged hourglass can probably give us some hints as to the focus of the company on aviation.
Open face, hunting case, shutter case, and more options. Patek philippe savoirfaire assembling a minute repeater. Whether your repeater is a minute, halfquarter or a decimal type, our master watchmaker will bring the mechanism back to life. Switzerland, brevet, turn of the 19th and 20 centurymassive hunter cased pocket watch with chronograph and minutes repetition, 14k gold case, machine signed brevet 84, case number 4299959, gilded guilloche dial, excellent condition, machine is running, with no guarantee of accuracy going, diameter 55 mm, width of 17. We have modern and vintage pocket watches in gold, steel and platinum cases. Longines antique 1915 minute repeater 18k gold calibre l. Here is a highgrade swiss made minute repeating pocket watch in superb condition by g. Solid gold moonphase chronograph pocket watch with minute repeater. The restoration and repair of repeater movement watches is our speciality. The movement inside the vacheron constantin traditionnelle minute repeater tourbillon will be the 2755 tmr caliber developed and manufactured by vacheron constantin.
Rachael taylor handles some of the best minute repeaters on the market and discovers the charm and chimes that these timepieces have to offer. The minute repeater is a complication that dates back to preelectricity days, but it is one that is fascinating the watch houses right now. Every watch is unique and demands a perfect marriage of technological innovation and human touch. Jan 03, 20 the minute repeater is a complication that dates back to preelectricity days, but it is one that is fascinating the watch houses right now. Buy, sell and repair new & used rolex, cartier and patek philippe watches 8,398 views. Discover a large selection of minute repeater watches on chrono24 the worlds largest luxury watch marketplace. There are many types of repeater, from the simple repeater which merely strikes the number of hours, to the minute repeater which chimes the time down to the minute, using separate tones for hours, quarter hours, and minutes.
Antique pocket watches with repeater for sale ebay. Vacheron constantin traditionnelle minute repeater. It is also equipped with an original tourbillon, a highperformance new balance spring, a. The common tone is of a dong, dong, dong, folowed by a few dingdong, ding. If the watch is a minute repeater, then it continues to strike the elapsed minutes from the last quarter as low pitch chimes, in this case 14. Buy full hunter pocket watches with repeater and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
Here are two photos of a swiss quarter repeater pocket watch, ca. The repeater, a fascinating addition to many timepieces, allows the watch to chime on certain hours or quarter hours when the owner hits a lever. Preowned iwc portuguese minute repeater limited edition. The longines case is, as jess has already observed, is a recasing. The handwound movement is composed of 471 components and 40 jewels, runs at a very traditional well kindly call it oldschool 2. I removed the hour and minute wheels to make the repeater parts underneath visible. As one of switzerlands largest manufacturers, longines was an important supplier of wristwatches to militaries of multiple nations. During the 1930s, longines chronograph wristwatches were used as tools for wartime aviators and military personnel. In the five minute repeater, it strikes up to 11 highlow chimes to reflect the analog 5 minute intervals. The longines winged hourglass actually a winged clepsydra for those who care about such things is the oldest registered trademark for a watch company, having been registered in 1880.
Rachael taylor handles some of the best minute repeaters on the market and discovers the charm and chimes that these timepieces have to offer when rolling about in bed, wondering what the time is, and whether youve slept in, it is a pretty simple. Unfollow repeater pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Most watchmakers consider the minute repeater the ultimate single complication in watchmaking. Discover a full range of minute repeater watches on. You could probably even get an original gold case still within that budget the only less expensive 5min repeater i know of is about 12000 to 00 usd nivrel. Antique pocket watches often come in gold, enamel, sterling silver, or silver and may come with a different variety of watch faces, hunter. A full hunter 18k gold minute repeater pocket watch. A minute repeater with a chrono would carry a significant premium. For a start, its not a minute repeater but rather a quarter repeater otherwise, when set at 8.
Unfollow antique pocket watches repeater to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Indepth a detailed look at early longines chronographs, including the legendary zn. Make offer heavy 1890 gold hunter minute repeater pocket watch original box mint russian a very fine quarter repeating 18k gold full hunter pocket watch. Made in 18ct yellow gold, it comes complete with longines archive papers. Repeater pocket watches are extremely complex designs and require an exceptionally gifted hand to carry out successful repairs. Up for sale is a high grade waltham 5 minute repeater hunting case restoration project. Jul, 2018 there are plenty of older pocket minute repeaters available in that price range. We possess a vast knowledge in the workings of repeater pocket watches and we use this to ensure the integrity of any timepiece we work on is retained. Full hunter pocket watches with repeater for sale ebay. Youve probably heard a pocket watch or watch chiming in a most unusual fashion its probably a repeater. Identification hi pom, further to what squite has said, the term ebauche simply refers to the basic movement, usually made by a fairly large manufacturing operation, and sold to a different company who then finished, cased, named, customised it if you like, and marketed it.
Repeater pocket watches come in three types quarter repeaters, 5 minute repeaters and minute repeaters. Aug 03, 2017 if the watch is a minute repeater, then it continues to strike the elapsed minutes from the last quarter as low pitch chimes, in this case 14. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Unsigned keyless wind movement with wolfs tooth winding wheels, polished bevelled edges to the steel components, club tooth lever escapement, split bimetal compensation balance, blued overcoil hairspring, chronograph and jewelled to the hammer minute repeating complications. One of the highlight pieces of sihh 2014, the jaegerlecoultre master ultra thin minute repeater flying tourbillon is the eleventh creation in the brands hybris mechanica collection and the first ultrathin grand complication model. This watch has two hammers and two chime rods, an unusual timepiece that is fascinating to watch in action. Minute repeating pocket watch with porcelain dial, movement number 16666, case number 20175, size 20 l, 10 independent bridges, mustache lever, 28 jewels, highly jeweled repeater.
When we talk about vintage chronograph movements, there are many, many out there deserving of our attention. The movement has more than the 15 jewels inscribed on the cuvette, and the case lacks the slide on the rim of the case that activates the repeater function, again, unless i just couldnt see it. Solid gold antique pocket watches with repeater for sale ebay. A rare and important longines minute repeater chronograph pocket watch. Browse our selection of fine pocket watches and contact our salesmen with any questions. Today, they are owned by the swatch group and produce wristwatches for both men and women. In the beginning, repeater pocket watches which grew from their forebears, chiming clocks only chimed the most recent hour that passed. A and s railroad gold minute repeating pocket watch. A repeater is a complication in a mechanical watch or clock that chimes the hours and often minutes at the press of a button. Preowned tissot pocket watches cost less than 500 euros, although their gold watches can cost around 2,500. There are many types of repeater, from the simple repeater which merely strikes the number of hours, to the minute repeater which chimes the time down to the minute, using separate tones for hours, quarter hours, and. A minute repeater is named as such because it repeats the minutes and hours to you. Here are two photos of a swiss quarterrepeater pocket watch, ca.
The watch was presented to captain alfred rimmer whose monogram is engraved on the front cover of the watch by the irrawaddy flotilla company for his courageous and able management of an exploring expedition on the upper reaches of the irrawaddy. Solid gold antique pocket watches with repeater for sale. It strikes the hours, followed by a bimbam for each quarter. Available with a chronograph function, perpetual calendar, or minute repeater pocket watches for men and women pocket watches have been beloved for centuries, especially amongst collectors and watch enthusiasts. The repeater pocket watch, or musical pocket watch, is a wonderful invention. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The watch is a white gold, limited edition piece and.
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