In this listing we are presenting an absolutely awesome antique complicated pocket watch.  This is a Swiss ‘Le Phare’ 18K Solid Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch with 30 Minute Register.  The movement is a top grade one with jewels to the hammers and column wheel controlled chronograph mechanism.  It is always a challenge to construct a watch with 300-400 parts even for the best brands in which Le Phare was considered an elite complicated watch manufacturer from the late 19^th century until the early part of the 20^th century.  Le Phare was an innovational brand in Swiss horological makers, especially in terms of their complicated watches.  In this example the minute repeater features a flywheel to control repeating speed for which Le Phare is one of the innovators in developing this mechanism and they’ve also refined their minute repeater movement to make it a top-grade creation.  Features such as jeweled hammers and well-chamfered bridges/parts are all testament to its top grade status as an antique complicated pocket watch. 

Condition-wise the watch winds and runs well and the minute repeater works accurately to chime the time.  The sound of the minute repeating is loud and clear with no distortion so it sounds very pleasing.  Chronograph works well.  We do not make guarantee for timekeeping accuracy or operation.  It has not been serviced by the seller and it's under the sole discretion of the end-user in regards to service or maintenance.  For any antique watch movement we always recommend for the owner to conduct full service with qualified watchmaker to ensure longevity of the mechanism.  Cosmetically the entire watch is in excellent shape that even the back engine turning is superbly sharp.  The 18K solid gold case has no dings or dents, and the enamel dial is in mint condition.  Overall it is just such an amazing historical timepiece in wonderful original shape.  No box or paperwork, guaranteed 100% original and authentic.  Diameter 52.5mm, total weight is 125g.