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    Wittnauer Rare Self-Contained Gold Minute Repeater, circa 1917. ...

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    • Timepieces:Pocket (post 1900), Wittnauer Rare Self-Contained Gold Minute Repeater, circa 1917. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (post 1900), Wittnauer Rare Self-Contained Gold Minute Repeater, circa 1917. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (post 1900), Wittnauer Rare Self-Contained Gold Minute Repeater, circa 1917. ...
    Timepieces:Pocket (post 1900), Wittnauer Rare Self-Contained Gold Minute Repeater, circa 1917. ... Timepieces:Pocket (post 1900), Wittnauer Rare Self-Contained Gold Minute Repeater, circa 1917. ... Timepieces:Pocket (post 1900), Wittnauer Rare Self-Contained Gold Minute Repeater, circa 1917. ... View More >
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    Wittnauer Rare Self-Contained Gold Minute Repeater, circa 1917
    Case: 47 mm, 14k yellow gold, no. 16902, 1917 presentation inscription on cuvette, back with ribbon monogram
    Dial: white enamel, single sunk with black Arabic numerals, blue steel "Spade" hands, and outer minute track
    Movement: no. 445554, nickel 3/4 plate, 25 jewels, 6 adjustments, jeweled to the hammers, lever escapement, whip lash regulator, chimes are activated by depressing the crown

    *Note: Minute repeaters which are "self-contained" are innovative, complex and highly collectible. Very few were produced. We have seen examples by Patek Philippe with some regularity but only a very small number made by other firms.

    Condition Report*: Type: Wittnauer rare self-contained minuter repeater
    Signed: Wittnauer, 25 jewels, 6 adj.
    Model: minute repeater
    Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals
    Hands; spade
    Metal: 14k gold
    Gram Weight: 71.00 grams
    Case No: 16902
    Case Info: double hinged back
    Case Width: 47 mm
    Crystal: glass
    Watch Movement: #445554, nickel 3/4 plate, 25 jewel, 6 adjustments, lever with whip lash regulator, repeat function is wound and activated by pushing in on the crown
    Circa: 1917
    Condition: case is very good, dial has small surface scratches near center, movement is running and chiming
    *Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".

    Auction Info

    Auction Dates
    May, 2008
    20th Tuesday
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