Fine Swiss 18K gold perpetual calendar minute repeater chronograph by Oscar Fresard,
Lucerne, circa 1906.
"Fine white enamel dial (slight restoration around the day hole and seconds bit corner)
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with indications for day, month, date, and moon phases. Substantial plain polish case with
chronograph button and repeat slide in the band. Gold and glazed dust covers.
Fine frosted gilt 32 jewel movement with wolf tooth winding and jeweled to the center and
the hammers.
"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 hours, quarters and minutes with loud clear
tones.
