Swiss 18K gold minute repeating chronograph Circa 1900

Gold full hunter repeating chronograph lever watch
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A Swiss 18 carat yellow gold hunting cased pocket watch with chronograph and minute repeater, made by Tempora in the early 20th century. It features a hand wound mechanical movement with compensated bimetallic balance, lever escapement, advance/delay adjustment racket, and a two hammer gong chime for the minute repeater. Two push buttons on the pendant activate the chronograph and minute repeater strike. The white enamel dial shows Roman numerals for the hours, a minute track, a central chronograph hand, a small seconds hand, an external graduation in 1/5 second increments, and Louis XV style hands. The round 18 carat yellow gold case is smooth with a hinged hunter case back and a monogrammed cover. The gold cuvette is signed and numbered.
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Diameter: 56 mm
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Weight: 118.4 g
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Signed: Tempora
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Various (often smaller) Swiss manufacturers have produced watches under the name Tempora or Tempora Watch Co. These often fall under the ‘vintage’ category on second hand luxury watch platforms.