Fine and handsome Swiss 18K gold minute repeater antique pocket watch
by Ferdinand Richard, Locle, circa 1890.
substantial engine turned 18K gold case with slide in the band to activate the
repeater. White enamel dial (slight imperfections) with fancy blued steel hands.
First quality 36 jewel nickel movement jeweled to the center and the hammers.
When activated, this watch chimes the exact time using different chime tones to
designate the hours, quarter hours, and minutes. Loud clear tone.