Swiss gold quarter repeating cylinder pocket watch Circa 1830

Quarter repeating yellow gold pocket watch
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A fine and rare, quarter repeating yellow gold pocket watch with cylinder escapement. Made by Vacheron & Constantin in Genève, Switzerland Circa 1830.
Three-body and bassine et filet case with engine-turned band, back and bezel and hinged gold cuvette with 2 apertures for winding and setting. White enamel dial with radial Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions and gold Breguet hands.
Frosted gilt movement with cylinder escapement with steel escape wheel, three-arm brass balance, blued steel flat balance spring and repeating on gongs by pushing the button in the bow.
Signed on the cuvette.
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Diameter: 48 mm
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Signed: Vacheron & Constantin
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This was one of the earliest quarter repeating dress watches by Vacheron & Constantin to have ever appeared at auctions.