Faivre Perrin Minute-Repeating Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1900
This keyless, hunting-cased pocket watch was produced by Faivre Perrin in Locle, Switzerland, circa 1900. The watch is constructed with an 18K pink gold four-body case of 'bassine et filets' design.
The exterior features engine-turned covers and a monogrammed front. The dial is finished in matte silver and decorated with engraved patterns and applied multicolored gold floral ornaments, featuring radial Roman numerals and a sunk subsidiary seconds dial. It is equipped with blued steel 'Louis XVI' style hands. The timepiece contains a maillechort movement with 'fausses côtes' decoration, 35 jewels, a straight-line counterpoised lever escapement, a cut-bimetallic compensation balance, and a blued steel Breguet balance spring.
The minute-repeating mechanism is operated by a slide located on the case band, which chimes on gongs. The movement and case are signed and numbered 1110. The watch measures 58 mm in diameter.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Minute repeating pocket watch
- Hands
- Blued steel Louis XVI
- Maker
- Faivre Perrin
- Diameter
- 58 mm
- Case Material
- 18K pink gold
- Serial Number
- 1110
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Dial Description
- Matte silver with engraved and applied gold ornaments
- Movement Features
- 35 jewels, maillechort, fausses côtes
- Maker / attribution
- Faivre Perrin
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a four-body 'bassine et filets' hunting case crafted from 18K pink gold. The exterior covers are engine-turned, with the front cover monogrammed. A polished band houses the repeating slide. The interior includes a gold hinged cuvette bearing an inscription. The matte silver dial is prominently decorated with engraved motifs and applied multicolored gold floral ornaments. It features radial Roman numerals and a sunk subsidiary seconds dial, complemented by blued steel 'Louis XVI' hands.
- Visible features
- • Engraved multicolored floral dial ornaments • Minute-repeating slide on the case band • Engine-turned cover design • Sunk subsidiary seconds dial
- Movement and Mechanism
- The watch is powered by a maillechort movement, identified in the records as a 19-line caliber. The movement is finished with 'fausses côtes' decoration and utilizes 35 jewels. Its technical assembly includes a straight-line counterpoised lever escapement paired with a cut-bimetallic compensation balance and a blued steel Breguet balance spring. The minute-repeating function is activated by a slide mechanism located on the case band, which triggers the sounding of the gongs to indicate the time.
- Condition and Attribution
- The watch is attributed to the Hispanic market and dated to approximately 1900. The auction description reports an overall condition grade of AA, indicating it is in very good state. Specific condition notes from the auction description mention that the case shows signs of wear and slight oxidation.
Identification
- Serial number
- 1110
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The movement caliber is noted as 19??? with unverified digits
- Research required: Condition report notes slight oxidation and scratching to the dial