Reasons to Bid
This pocket watch brings together several highly desirable qualities for collectors of fine 19th-century horology. First, it features a minute-repeating mechanism, one of the most prestigious complications of its time, allowing the watch to strike the hours, quarters, and minutes on demand with a beautifully tuned acoustic clarity. Added to this is the rare presence of dead-beat seconds, a technically refined feature that allows the seconds hand to jump in precise one-second increments. The movement is based on a caliber from Louis Audemars, one of the most revered names in the history of complicated watchmaking and a master responsible for many of the finest repeating and high-precision mechanisms of the 19th century. The watch is signed Lépigne, Paris, reflecting the period’s tradition in which Parisian retailers commissioned high-grade Swiss movements from leading makers such as Louis Audemars. This dual heritage enhances its historical interest and adds an appealing layer of provenance. The elegant 18k yellow gold case is designed in the refined Parisian style of the era, offering both visual charm and period authenticity. Its clean white enamel dial with Roman numerals and blued hands maintains a timeless aesthetic and remains highly legible.
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