English 18 carat gold enamel pocket watch Circa 1900

Pocket watch with repeater for Indian market
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An extremely rare gold enamel full hunter cased pocket watch with repeater, assembled for the Indian market by the Meridian Watch Company in Norwich, England, circa 1900. The numbered case of this watch, crafted from 18 carat gold, features blue engine turned enamel on both sides and floral gold inlay on the front with diamond roses. The enamel dial features an outer chronograph track with Arabic 5 minute numerals, an hour track with Roman hour numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock and blued steel hands. The Swiss made movement is equipped with a precision lever escapement, a minute repeater and a chronograph.
The dial is signed.
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Diameter: 51 mm
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Weight: 109 g
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Signed: Meridian Watch Co
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Meridian Watch Company

The Meridian Watch Company was launched in November 2012 at the SalonQP event in London, England, with a mission to revive traditional English watchmaking. Founded by Simon Michlmayr and Richard Baldwin, the company established its headquarters and workshop in Norwich, Norfolk. The brand positioned itself as a “garagista” of English horology, offering a bespoke, hands-on alternative to mass produced timepieces.

The key pillars of Meridian’s history include:

• English Craftsmanship: Meridian was committed to a “Made in England” ethos. Almost every component – including cases, case backs, dials and hands – was manufactured and assembled in the UK.
• Locally Sourced Details: Even the leather and webbing straps were hand stitched by artisans in Surrey.
• Swiss Mechanics: While assembled in England, Meridian used Swiss mechanical movements that were heavily hand finished and modified in-house.
• The Meridian Prime: The company’s flagship timepiece was a rugged pilot’s watch designed for daily wear. It featured a sandwich style dial, open worked hands, and sapphire crystal coated by a British military contractor.