Rare French oval quarter repeating pocket watch Circa 1800

Pink gold repeating cylinder watch by Breguet
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A very rare French 18 carat pink gold open faced oval quarter repeating pocket watch, circa 1800.
Extravagant oval movement with pull repeater, repeating hours and quarter hours, visible striking train, main plate with visible balance, cylinder escapement.
Original white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and blued steel hands. Plain case, integrated hinge. Dial, cuvette and movement signed.
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Dimensions: 50 x 65 mm
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Weight: 98 g
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Signed: Breguet à Paris
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Oval pocket watches were relatively common in the 17th century. In the 18th century, however, this shape of cases almost disappeared. All the more rare is a piece from around 1800, signed Breguet, equipped with a rare repeater and high quality movement. There probably is only one comparable watch by Louis Duchêne & Fils, Geneva.