G&C. Pocket watch, lepine and remontoir. Repeating hours and quarters. Switzerland, ca.1880
Pocket watch, lepine and remontoir. Repeating hours and quarters on demand. Made by G&C, Switzerland, Ca. 1880
German silver case and dust cover, law 800 with various dies and nº 60424. Back cover decorated with Guilloché and initials plaque. Dust jacket with the legend "Celeberrima".
White porcelain dial with Arabic numerals for the hours, lines for the minutes, lance-type hands and a second at 6 o'clock. The rope is operated by the crown. Setting the time by pressing the pivot at 1 o'clock and turning the crown together. Repeat functions, on demand, hours and quarters, by pressing the button at three o'clock.
Swiss half-plate machinery and bridges, free lever escapement and bimetallic balance wheel, split and balanced. It includes mescanismo and bells that produce the repetition of hours and quarters.
Size: 54 mm and 76 mm with ring.
Weight: 104 gr.
The state of the watches is: "In working order", however, it is possible that some may require a cleaning service at reception, due to their age.
