Levrette 14K Swiss Antique Minute Repeater HC Pocket Watch Japanese Presentation

Description: ATTENTION BUYERS: If you don't intend to pay for the item you won within 3 days then please don't participate in our auctions. Bidders with less than 5 positive feedbacks please contact me before bidding. WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS based on claims of measurement error as we always accurately describe item dimensions such as SIZE and BRACELET LENGTH. PLEASE NOTE: pre-owned items will have usage and wear which is considered normal condition and WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS based on claims of condition issues that is within parameter of normal wear (including but not limited to: crystals, case, crown, caseback, bracelet, strap, buttons, screws, dial, hands). We only sell 100% AUTHENTIC items. FOR THIS ITEM WE SHIP ONLY BY FEDEX TO INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS. PLEASE INQUIRE BEFORE MAKING PURCHASE/BIDS TO SEE IF WE CAN SHIP TO YOUR COUNTRY/TERRITORY.NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS REGARDING PAYMENT: Please contact us before you participate in our sale or make any offers regarding payment . We require mandatory discussion of payment terms before purchase. ITEM DESCRIPTION: Normal 0 false false false EN-US ZH-CN X-NONE For this listing we are putting up for sale a wonderful heirloom quality Levrette Watch Co (La-Chaux-de-Fonds) Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch in 14K Solid Gold Hunter Case. Amazingly this minute repeater pocket watch was presented as a gift and the dustcover is covered with Japanese engravings. It is high rare to see Asian gift presentations with antique pocket watches let alone one as complicated as this since they were exorbitantly expensive to the Asian market over 100 years ago. Based on ‘Swiss Timepiece Makers’ by Pritchard, Leverette Watch Co was a registered company in La-Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland in 1920-1925 and was descended from Braunschweig & Co. Almost certainly the watch has movement ebauche from Le Phare with the fly-wheel repeater mechanism. Condition-wise the watch runs, set, the repeater and chronograph mechanism both work, but we cannot guarantee any functional or mechanical elements as this is an antique timepiece over 100 years in age. The repeater works and it generally chimes the correct time but occasionally it can be off by a few minutes. The hour strike is nice and clear, whereas the quarter and minute chimes has rattle (adjustable issue, not due to replaced wire gong). The chronograph works but the center seconds is not entirely vertical as can be seen from the pictures. We recommend for any and all antique pocket watches to undergo service by a trusted watchmaker to extend its usage life. Cosmetically it has some issues with rust, with rusty hands and various parts of the movement especially the steel parts. The 14K solid gold hunter case has some dents to the front cover and case band. The engine-turning guilloche is still sharp on both front and back covers. Enamel dial is also in great shape, there is an almost imperceptible hairline near the 5 o’clock marker. Overall it is a rare antique watch still functioning and in generally good condition with a very special history linked to Japan. Diameter is 54.5mm. PURCHASE TERMS: PAYMENT We only accept payment made by eBay managed payment. Buyers are welcomed to use all acceptable payment methods under eBay Managed Payment Platform including PayPal, Credit Cards, e-Checks, and more. We will process shipping once funds are received and paid out from our seller managed payment account which usually takes 3-4 business days. SHIPPING For domestic shipping we only use FedEx. Shipping cost listed uses 2 days Express delivery. Overnight shipping will be available upon request. For international sales outside of USA please inquire before making bids or purchase for shipping availability and cost to your country. All items are required to include insurance in which the cost will depend on the ending value of the item. By nature of the transaction we reserve the right to declare full value on customs. Buyer will also be required to provide positive feedback before the item ships. Please contact us before the auction ends so we can estimate international shipping cost. RETURN There is generally NO RETURNS for vintage or antique watches sold. Only exception is that return can be requested if the item significantly deviate from the listing description and must be made within 2 days after receiving item. Any doubts must be addressed before the payment is made. We will not accept returns based on arguments that comes after the payment has been made. In case a return is agreed, buyer must return the item to us first before reimbursement is made. Reimbursement will not include original shipping cost and return shipping must also be paid by the buyer. Request for returns made on the basis of claiming items are NOT AS DESCRIBED will be subjected to a 15% restocking fee and no refund will be given to original shipping cost. Please note that we ALWAYS CLEARLY DESCRIBE our items and if it's our error then we will provide unconditional FULL REFUND. CONTACT Please don't hesitate to ask questions, especially when you are concerned with anything!

Price: 5800 USD

Location: Southern California

End Time: 2024-08-22T19:51:25.000Z

Shipping Cost: 69.99 USD