Swiss centre seconds duplex for the Ottoman market Circa 1840

Gold hunting cased duplex watch by Lebet & Fils
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A highly interesting and very unusual heavy Swiss 18 carat gold hunting cased jumping centre seconds duplex pocket watch made for the Ottoman market, circa 1855. Glazed, Fleurier-type duplex movement with Ottoman decoration. Screwed original white enamel dial with Ottoman numerals, jumping centre seconds and blued steel hands. Case with deep floral engraving on both sides. Movement signed.
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Diameter: 60 mm
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Weight: 140 g
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Signed: Lebet & Fils
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The company Lebet & Fils was active from about 1850 to 1900 in Buttes, Switzerland. According to ‘Horlogeries Le Temps de L’histoire’ they were manufacturers of premium watches. Lebet & Fils was specialized in watches for the Ottoman market.