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Vulcain 18kt Rose Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeating Automaton Pocket Watch C1880

$20,898.92
£15,250
€17,791.60
CA$28,626.29
A$31,838.68
CHF 16,625.17
MX$387,442.90
NOK 212,328.80
SEK 199,126.96
DKK 132,785.54
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Vulcain 58mm 18Kt Rose Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeating Automaton Pocket Watch C1880 Case: The Swiss hallmarked highley hand engraved case with scrolls garlands flowers and vacant cartouche. The engraved case shows no signs of wear and is in NOS condition. The inner cuvette signed Vulcain and  showing all the Medals of Honour won in Paris Chicago and Geneve in 1889, 1893 and 1896 respectively, also with a full description of the movement. Dial: The beautiful dial with red guilloche enamel and gold arabic numerals with fleur de lis hands and sub second dial. The automaton are two knights in full body armour holding swords and each holding a hammer to strike the bells when the watch chimes. Movement: The excellent condition fully jewelled Swiss lever movement with micrometer regulation and spiral Breguet hair spring. The hammers striking the hours quarters and minutes on gongs. This watch is an exceptional piece to own because of it's condition and rarity. The watch comes with our own certificate of authenticity.
  • Creator:
  • Case Dimensions:
    Diameter: 2.29 in (58 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880S
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  • Seller Location:
    Mayfair, London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 290322101stDibs: LU607315242832

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