Fine Swiss Henry Capt 18K gold hunting case perpetual calendar moonphase minute
repeater chronograph antique pocket watch circa 1890.
Handsome white enamel dial (light clean hairline) with indications for time,
chronograph, running seconds, day, date, month, year (1 to 4) and phases
of the moon. Heavy plain polish purpose made later case with chronograph
button and repeat slide in the band.
Highest quality nickel 34 jewel movement. Henry Capt was a very highly regarded
complicated watches.
maker of fine and complicated watches.
Unlike simple calendar watches, this mechanism "knows" the number of days
in each month and also accounts for leap year. When activated, this watch chimes
the exact time using different chime tones to designate the hours, quarter hours,
and minutes with loud clear tone. This watch would be many times more expensive
if it had it's original case.
