Swiss zodiac watch made for the Chinese market Circa 1875

Silver lever with centre seconds
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A fine Swiss silver pocket watch with centre seconds and Chinese zodiac dial, circa 1875. A polished, consular case with a hinged and sprung glazed cuvette fitted to the movement ring. White enamel dial, small chapter ring with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, outer Chinese zodiac symbols and Chinese characters and blued steel ovoid hands. A gilded movement, entirely foliate engraved, Chinese calibre, ten jewels, free-standing barrel, counterpoised lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance with wings, flat balance spring, index regulator. Case and movement signed Juvet in Chinese characters.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Signed: Léo Juvet  Swiss
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Accompanied by a key.