Incredible antique minute repeater 18 carat gold Swiss made by MERMOD FRERES . Heavy full hunter case that has good amount of gold . High grade movement with 30 jewels , and has dust cover . White porcelain dial with Roman & Arabic numerals , has two gold hands , and subsidiary seconds . The repeaters strike loud and clear for hours , quarters , and minutes as it should , and the slide moves easily . The watch is excellent time keeper , excellent working condition , very well maintained , looks as good as new , and near mint condition . This minute repeater will be a great addition to anybody's collection .
Circa : 1878
Diameter : 53 mm , or 18 size ( without the stem )
Depth : 16 mm
Weight : 135.8 g
Serial # : 45648
MERMOD FRERES :
MERMOD FRERES was established in 1816 . MERMOD family's members made commercial trips to Geneva at the end of 17 century to sell their watches . Minute repeaters and pocket watches with complications . MERMOD watches were deeply appreciated for the quality of their movement and finishes. During the 19 century MERMOD FRERES became one of the most famous watch family business in the very exclusive field of Swiss watch - making . They were strongly present in Vienna , that had an exceptional international influence . It opened the doors of Central and Eastern Europe for MERMOD FRERES who did big business in these regions . New York , the most lively city of the New World , hosted a MERMOD retailer . MERMOD FRERES noble pedigree , a brand that marked the industry in the past , because of its international renown , the quality of its products , its unequalled avant- gardism . MERMOD FRERES was one of the most awarded brands in the Swiss mechanical watch industry he won 27 gold medals .
