Swiss 18K gold pocket watch with agate stone case Circa 1925

Agate stone cased lever watch by Orator
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A Swiss gold and agate open faced Art Deco pocket watch, circa 1925. Lever movement.
The magnificent case is in a very rare solid gold version, mostly they are only gold plated. Gold plated dial with Arabic numerals for the hours, an outer minutes track, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and golden Art Deco hands.
Dial signed Orator.
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Diameter: 51 mm
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Weight: 65 g
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Signed: Orator
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Orator
Orator is a brand name of Schild & Co. in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss. The company became known for the eight day watches manufactured under the name Hebdomas.
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Schild & Co. SA
In 1906, Schild & Co. was founded by Otto Schild, but its origins go back to 1889. At the time, Arthur Graizely and his brother established the company Graizely Frères. Graizely obtained a patent from Irenée Aubry for a pocket watch with an eight day movement known as the Hebdomas. In 1904, a partnership developed between Graizely and Schild. The company was then renamed Graizeley & Co. In 1906, Graizely was completely integrated into Schild & Co. based in Rue du Parc, La-Chaux-de-Fonds.