Swiss 14 carat gold large and heavy full hunter cased watch Circa 1905

Pocket watch with repeater and chronograph
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A large and heavy pink gold full hunter case watch with repeater and chronograph, made by the Invicta Watch Group, probably in Switzerland, circa 1905. This watch features three lids which are all crafted from 14 carat gold and a cuvette marked with the Medaille d’or, Bordeaux 1895 and Diplôme d’honneur, Paris 1896. The white enamel dial has Arabic hour numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock and gold hands. The Swiss movement has a lever escapement, a chronograph and an hours and quarters repeater.
The cuvette is signed.
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Diameter: 58,5 mm
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Weight: 113 g
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Signed: Invicta
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Invicta Watch Group
Invicta was founded in Switzerland in 1837 by Raphael Picard to make affordable, high quality watches. The original Swiss company was a respected manufacturer until the 1970’s quartz crisis led to its decline and eventual sale in 1987. In 1991, a new group of U.S. investors revived the brand, which is now headquartered in Florida and has become a major seller of watches known for being stylish and budget friendly.
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Most Invicta watches are produced in China and assembled in Asian manufacturing facilities, with some high end models being Swiss made.
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Today, the American owned Invicta Watch Group is a major player in the affordable watch market, known for its wide variety of collections and collaborations, including licensed lines with brands like Disney, Marvel, and Shaquille O’Neal.