Swiss gold half hunter repeating pocket watch Circa 1910

Gold watch made for the Indian market
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A Swiss rare ornamental half-hunter watch with minute repeater, chronograph, full calendar and moon phase, in an intricately engraved 18 carat gold case that is lavishly decorated with volutes and violets, for the Indian market, circa 1910.
White enamel dial, Romans and Arabic numerals, blue hands. Bridge movement, 2 hammers / 2 gongs and screw compensation balance.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Weight: 105 g
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Signed: West End Watch Co., Swiss Made Extra
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The foundation of West End Watch Co. was in 1886. The first West End Watches are produced by Alcide Droz & Sons and distributed on the Indian market. During the 1st World War West End Watch Co. produces its first wristwatches for the soldiers of the British Army. The brand becomes legendary in the Middle-East. In 1917 Société des Montres West End SA (the Ltd. company) is registered in Geneva. West End Watch Co. is the first brand to introduce in series the revolutionary Incabloc anti-shock system invented by Mr Braunschweig in 1934.