ANONYME Gold watch with quarter repeater and Jacquemarts automatons, secret opening for the erotic scene Round case on hinge, guilloche back, fluted caseband with locking system, gilded metal bowl. Skeleton dial with two Jacquemarts with automatons called "Martin Martine", white enamel circle in the center with stylized Arabic numerals, skeleton back with a wheel in the center, secret opening at 6 o'clock with a dove and a basket in an antique decor concealing an erotic scene. Mechanical movement with key winding, pierced and chased cock with a ruby in the center, advance and delay setting disc, striking mechanism for the quarters with pendant release. Diam. 55.5 mm Gross weight. 129 gr

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