French silver pocket watch for Catholic priests Circa 1880

Extremely rare special edition pocket watch
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An extremely unusual special edition pocket watch for Catholic priests, made by Ratel et Cie in Paris, France, circa 1880. The silver relief case of this watch features a Jesus cross on the back and the band has a Latin inscription. The enamel dial is inscribed with ecclesiastical events assigned to specific times, features Roman hour numerals and blued steel hands. The movement is equipped with a precision lever escapement.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Weight: 101 g
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Signed: No name
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This watch is a special edition of the series with a larger case, a precision movement and a larger dial; no other pieces of this size are known to exist.
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Ecclesiastical events
Ecclesiastical events refer to activities, ceremonies, and milestones specifically associated with the Christian Church and its clergy. These events are often structured around the ecclesiastical calendar (or liturgical year), which dictates the cycle of seasons, feast days, and fasts observed by different denominations.