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SWISS WORK No. 18426 Early 20th century Soap pocket watch in 18k (750) gold with minute repeater chime Case: round on hinge, back with stylized initials, gold bowl with technical inscriptions on mechanism operation, bears apocryphal "Patteck, Genève" signature Dial: white enamel with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes, minute track, small second hand at 6 o'clock Movement: mechanical with crown winding, anchor escapement, spiral balance, advance/delay adjustment, striking mechanism with two-hammer minute repeater on gong Diameter: 55 mm Gross weight: 132 g With: a period wooden case bearing the retailer's name A 18k gold keyless hunting cased pocket watch with minute repeating and a wooden presentation box Condition report given as an indication: Sold as is, without warranty Traces of wear and tear visible throughout, Movement works intermittently, need complete overhaul Condition report given as an indication: Sold as is, without warranty Signs of wear from use visible throughout Movement is slightly ticking, plan for a complete overhaul