Historically important Italien ankerchromometer Circa 1895

Gold and enamel lever gift watch by Musy
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A historically important Italien 18 carat gold and enamel open faced ankerchromometer pocket watch, circa 1895. Gift watch of the Italian Royal Family Umberto I. Geneva ankerchronometer movement, wolf’s toothing. White enamel dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands.  Case with polychrome enamel on the back. Case numbered, cuvette signed and numbered, case and movement with matching numbers.
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Diameter: 48 mm
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Weight: 84 g
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Signed: Musy Padre e Figli Torino
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Today less than 10 of these watches are known, which were commissioned as gift watches of the Italian Royal Family from the supplier Musy, Padre e Figli, Turin. They are all equipped with the best Geneva movements, mostly Patek Philippe and Vacheron & Constantin!