Fine and scarce large and impressive 18K gold minute repeater perpetual calendar
moonphase chronograph, probably made for the English market
by Leroy, Paris, circa 1890.
Fine white enamel dial with blued steel hands and red and black indications for running seconds, day,
date, month and year (1-4), elapsed time indicator for the chronograph, and
aperture for phases of the moon. Substantial plain polish hunting case with
chronograph button and recessed slide in the band to activate the repeater.
English style 3/4 plate frosted gilt fully jeweled movement.
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 time
using different chime tones to designate the hours and quarter hours with loud clear tones.
In particularly fine condition throughout.
