Montandon Minute-Repeating Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1890
This 18K yellow gold, hunting-cased, keyless pocket watch was produced by the Montandon firm, based in the Neuchâtel region. Attributed to circa 1890, the timepiece was created for the Peruvian market.
It features a 19''' nickel-plated movement with fausses côtes decoration and 32 jewels. The watch operates with a counterpoised straight line lever escapement, a cut bimetallic compensation balance, and a blued steel Breguet balance spring with an index regulator. A minute-repeating complication is included, triggered by a slide located in the case band. The watch measures 52 mm in diameter and includes an ornately engraved case exterior, matching an intricate, multi-textured dial.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Minute repeating pocket watch
- Maker
- Montandon
- Complication
- Minute-repeating
- Auction Grade
- Good
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Serial Number
- 23564
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Jewels
- 32
- Maker / attribution
- Montandon
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold hunting-case, which displays decorative engraving across its exterior surfaces. The dial layout includes a subsidiary seconds register positioned at the six o'clock mark, surrounded by applied gold floral or scroll ornamentation across the central field. Roman numerals indicate the hours on a chapter ring, and the dial features blue steel hands. The overall design of the dial uses alternating finishes and textures to define the hour track and the recessed sub-dial area. The watch is keyless, with a crown at the three o'clock position for winding and time-setting, and a slide integrated into the side of the case band to operate the minute-repeating function.
- Visible features
- • Case features extensive engraved floral or scrollwork decoration. • Dial incorporates multiple distinct metal finishes and textures. • Repeating mechanism is actuated by a slide mounted on the side of the case. • Movement includes 32 jewels and fausses côtes finishing.
- Signatures and History
- The watch is signed by the Montandon firm, which maintained operations in the Neuchâtel region of Switzerland. The watch is designated with case number 23564 and movement number 20998. The auction description explicitly identifies this piece as having been produced for the Peruvian market.
- Movement and Escapement
- The watch is powered by a 19''' nickel-plated movement. The movement decoration consists of fausses côtes, and the caliber incorporates 32 jewels. Technical features include a counterpoised straight line lever escapement, a cut bimetallic compensation balance, and a blued steel Breguet balance spring. An index regulator is present for timing adjustments. The movement bridge is signed with the maker's name, 'Montandon Locle', and displays the movement serial number 20998.
Identification
- Serial number
- 23564
- 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 source reports the movement requires an overhaul.
- Research required: Attribution of the specific Peruvian market destination is provided by the auction house.