Fine, minute-repeating, fob watch signed ‘Js Calame Robert Chaux-de-Fonds’, with engine-

Fine, minute-repeating, fob watch signed ‘Js Calame Robert Chaux-de-Fonds’, with engine-turned, gold and enamelled, hunting-case. Early 20th century. Full white enamel dial with arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, gilt brass ‘Louis XVI’ hands; bridge movement in polished steel marked ‘Brevet + 216 Pat. Aug 9. 87’, anchor escapement, cut bimetallic oversprung compensated balance with flat blued steel spring, repetition on gongs activated by a push-piece on the band; engine-turned and engraved gold hunting case incorporating a banderol in royal blue enamel and the monogram ‘MJC’. D. Established in La Chaux-de-Fonds from 1880 onwards, Jacques Calame Robert, who had a subsidiary branch in London, remained active until the 19820s Expert: Mr. Anthony Turner (24 rue du Buisson Richard. 78600 Le Mesnil Le Roi. France)