{"product_id":"le-phare-c-barbezat-baillot-gold-quarter-repeater-on-bells-chronograph-pocket-watch-ca-1900","title":"Le Phare (C. BARBEZAT-BAILLOT) Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch ca 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine and extremely rare Le Phare pocket watch from ca 1900'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuarter Repeater, Chronograph, Manual Winding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18k Gold Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntact enamel dial with Arabic numerals and gold-plated hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold-plated Louis XV movement with striking mechanism featuring two hammers and springs, centrifugal regulator in the typical LePhare configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD:  52 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 97 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComs in its original box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn very good working condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe Phare was the brand name for the Jean d'Eve manufacturing company which emerged in Switzerland in the late 1800s. Jean d'Eve won several awards for watchmaking in the early 1900s and was so successful and re-known that by 1970, it was the second largest Swiss manufacture of chronographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly collectable, unique timepiece\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a carefully preserved private Swiss collection, this exceptional pocket watch represent a rare opportunity to acquire authentic pieces of horological history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning different eras of watchmaking, this marvelous timepiece reflect a period when every movement was assembled and finished largely by hand, long before modern industrial production transformed the art of watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece make part of these watches that were created by renowned makers who supplied noble families, royal courts and distinguished gentlemen of their time. Beyond their mechanical beauty, they are true witnesses of the evolution of craftsmanship, precision and decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany examples feature beautifully engraved cases, enamel work, finely decorated dials and elegant hand-finished movements, showcasing the extraordinary savoir-faire and artistic métiers of their era. Each watch carries its own charm, character and historical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch has been carefully stored for decades in a Swiss bank vault and preserved in remarkably well-kept condition considering the age of this historical piece. As with all vintage and historical timepieces, a service is always recommended prior to regular use in order to ensure optimal functioning and preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a passionate collector, a lover of history, or simply someone seeking an object with soul and provenance, this pocket watch offers the unique chance to own a genuine fragment of horological heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Phare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55579505328504,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/2997\/5259\/files\/Le_Phare_C._BARBEZAT-BAILLOT_Gold_Quarter_Repeater_on_bells_Chronograph_Pocket_Watch_ca_1900.jpg?v=1781113403","url":"https:\/\/24time.swiss\/products\/le-phare-c-barbezat-baillot-gold-quarter-repeater-on-bells-chronograph-pocket-watch-ca-1900","provider":"24Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}