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  1. Radiumpassion Dec 22, 2018

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    Maybe some of you guys got some repeaters in your collection, and would like to share them?
    All kinds are welcome. Quarters, five minute and minuterepeaters.

    I`m starting off with this IWC minute repeating chronograph retailed by watchmaker
    Kristian Knudsen in Narvik, Norway. Probably around 1915. Housed in a 56mm 14ct hunter
    case, and featuring a LeCoultre movement.

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  2. omegasaso12 Dec 22, 2018

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    Now that looks complicated. Congratz on this beautiful piece.
     
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  3. jimmyd13 Dec 22, 2018

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    Anonymous (why make something so beautiful and not put your name on it?) Swiss/French quarter repeater from the late 19th century in 18ct gold. These photos were all pre-srevice. I had to track someone down willing to work on it and was fortunate to find a semi-retired watch maker just 20 miles from me. He told me that the balance was something often seen in these watches, though "they're probably unfamiliar to you wristwatch collectors" and that it's certainly "after Breguet" but most likely Swiss. The only maker's mark anywhere on it is "F.B." on the dial side of the movement.
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  4. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Dec 22, 2018

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    This thread is useless without videos...
     
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  5. airansun In the shuffling madness Dec 22, 2018

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    Always wanted a nice repeater but never had the money when the opportunities arose.

    ::popcorn::
     
  6. KingCrouchy Dec 27, 2018

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    Some really nice pieces here! :thumbsup:
     
  7. Rman Dec 27, 2018

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    Here’s a beaut I was able to handle the other day.
    A rosy YG case with subtle starburst double guilloche.
    Retailed by Shreve and Co in 1920
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    The movement is a religious experience
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  8. 104RS Dec 27, 2018

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    Amazing movement, curious how it sounds!
     
  9. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Dec 27, 2018

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    Finally someone who gets that only posting photos is not cutting it! Thanks!
     
  10. Deafboy His Holiness Puer Surdus Dec 27, 2018

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    Nice finish on those movements!