Identification

[RichardHarris123]

Hello, this is my friends watch, it belonged to his late father. 

Can you help to identify it, please  

[Neverenoughwatches]

26 minutes ago, RichardHarris123 said:

Hello, this is my friends watch, it belonged to his late father. 

Can you help to identify it, please  

 

Edited April 25, 2022 by Neverenoughwatches
Not specific enough

[RichardHarris123]

Just now, Neverenoughwatches said:

I think that is a  hmmmm er  hang on a min . Is it a pocket watch? 

It may be.  Very funny . 

[Neverenoughwatches]

1 hour ago, RichardHarris123 said:

 

 

1 hour ago, RichardHarris123 said:

 

Edited April 25, 2022 by Neverenoughwatches

[watchweasol]

 Hi If you could post a picture of the movement It might help the members To help you with the identification.  Thanks.

[RichardHarris123]

3 minutes ago, watchweasol said:

 Hi If you could post a picture of the movement It might help the members To help you with the identification.  Thanks.

There is a picture, strange you can't see it.  I'll reattach. 

[Neverenoughwatches]

25 minutes ago, RichardHarris123 said:

There is a picture, strange you can't see it.  I'll reattach. 

It's a little bit blurred Rich. Does your phone have a macro setting ?

[RichardHarris123]

48 minutes ago, Neverenoughwatches said:

It's a little bit blurred Rich. Does your phone have a macro setting ?

My friend sent me a video but can't attach videos to this site.  I'll ask him for a better photo. 

[RichardHarris123]

New photos 

[Neverenoughwatches]

1 hour ago, RichardHarris123 said:

New photos 

That's some micro engineering  there, really nice. No markings anywhere ?

[RichardHarris123]

11 minutes ago, Neverenoughwatches said:

That's some micro engineering  there, really nice. No markings anywhere ?

No, probably under the balance. 

[nickelsilver]

That's a Lephare, full calendar chonograph repeater; could be quarter repeater or minute.

[RichardHarris123]

12 minutes ago, nickelsilver said:

That's a Lephare, full calendar chonograph repeater; could be quarter repeater or minute.

Could you tell me where to find more information, please.  Tried Google. 

[nickelsilver]

1 hour ago, RichardHarris123 said:

Could you tell me where to find more information, please.  Tried Google. 

Sorry only info I know of is on Google, check "le phare repeater"

[KarlvonKoln]

I'm with Nickelsilver on this one.  It bears a lot of the design elements of La Phare.

I found this (listed below) on Chrono24.  Check the movement photographs.

https://www.chrono24.com/all/pocket-watch-le-phare-le-phare--id3446959.htm#gref

[RichardHarris123]

Thanks all, pretty sure you're all correct as usual. 

[Neverenoughwatches]

2 hours ago, RichardHarris123 said:

No, probably under the balance. 

Is it running OK ?

[RichardHarris123]

32 minutes ago, Neverenoughwatches said:

Is it running OK ?

Running well.  He sent me a video, poetry in motion.  

[Neverenoughwatches]

It's a beautiful looking piece.  Just like my missus lol.

[oldhippy]

Here is a Le Phare. A fine and rare 18ct gold open face perpetual calendar moon phase chronograph minute repeater keyless wind pocket watch.  Est price at auction US$ 23,000 - 29,000

I hope your friend has it insured.

[RichardHarris123]

10 minutes ago, oldhippy said:

Here is a Le Phare. A fine and rare 18ct gold open face perpetual calendar moon phase chronograph minute repeater keyless wind pocket watch.  Est price at auction US$ 23,000 - 29,000

I hope your friend has it insured.

It's not quite the same quality but yes, must be worth thousands.