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Geneva, Nov 08, 2026

LOT 414

GEBR. RODECK WIEN, AUSTRIA, ''MAY EVERY HOUR BRING HAPPINESS'', LARGE OVAL-SHAPED QUARTER-REPEATING POCKET WATCH, GILT BRASS

CHF 1,500 - 3,500

HKD 14,300 - 33,400 / USD 1,850 - 4,300 / EUR 1,650 - 3,800 / JPY 288,000 - 680,000

Sold: CHF 756

A fine and very unusual, oversized gilt-brass, manual wind half-hunting-case, key-winding quarter-repeating pocket watch. Case back engraved with the motto “Puisse chaque heure porter bonheur”, surrounding a marquis’s or count’s crown. White enamel dial, Roman numerals with blue steel Breguet hands.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-6-8

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Gebr. Rodeck Wien, austria

Model ''may every hour bring happiness''

Year Circa 1880

Caliber 50 mm., cylinder escapement, repeater on two gongs.

Diameter 99 X 80 cm.

Signature Dial