Gold Quarter Repeating Duplex - 1829
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1829
Signed Arnold & Dent; 84 Strand London; Hallmarked London 1829; Diameter 43 mm Documented from the WatchMuseum.org collection record and its own photograph of the object; only details stated by that listing are recorded here. Remaining specifications are marked research required rather than estimated.
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Historical context
The GOLD QUARTER REPEATING DUPLEX - 1829 is a remarkable example of 19th-century English watchmaking, embodying both historical significance and exquisite craftsmanship. Influenced by the legendary French watchmaker A.L. Breguet, this timepiece features a rare pull and twist repeating plunger designed by Breguet himself, which activates two polished steel gongs to create a distinctive chime. Encased in an open face 18-carat gold case with a ribbed middle, the watch also showcases an engine-turned gold dial adorned with faded Roman numerals and blue steel hands. The key-wound movement is a testament to precision engineering, boasting a gilt bar, a suspended going barrel, a plain cock with a polished steel regulator, and a compensation balance with a blue steel spiral hairspring. The duplex escapement, brass escape wheel, and pivots with endstones further highlight the meticulous attention to detail. Adding to its intrigue, the watch bears the engraving "Dent, London - 264" on the movement, suggesting a connection to a chronometer by E.J. Dent from 1829, while the cuvette is signed "Arnold & Dent 84 Strand London 3940," corresponding to Arnold's numbering from 1826. This dual signature raises fascinating questions about the watch's origins, hinting at its manufacture before the partnership of Arnold and Dent but its sale afterward. Beyond its historical allure, the GOLD QUARTER REPEATING DUPLEX - 1829 stands as a testament to the artistry and technical prowess of 19th-century watchmaking, making it a prized possession for collectors and enthusiasts alike. This 19th century En (Description from The Watch Museum (watchmuseum.org); details apply to the illustrated example, not every object of this type.)
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