MUSEUM PIECE: 14K GOLD "BÛCHERONS" JACQUEMART QUARTER REPEATER LeCoultre & Cie ÉBAUCHE T With documented family history spanning 125 years (5 generations) Introduction Are you seeking a horological masterpiece where the boundaries between mechanics and art blur? This extraordinary 14-karat gold Savonnette (hunter-case) pocket watch is a rare relic from the golden age of the Vallée de Joux. Built upon a high-grade movement by LeCoultre & Cie, this object is not merely a timepiece, but a tangible piece of European history with a unique, fully documented provenance. Key Features • Movement: High-grade Swiss LeCoultre & Cie Ébauche. • Authentic Provenance: Unique handwritten engraving inside the case & 125 years of family ownership. • Complications: Jacquemart automaton with Quarter Repeater. • Documentation: Precise dating through maintenance markings (April 30th & May 1911). • Material: Solid 14-karat yellow gold (total weight approx. 120 grams). • Condition: 100% original condition, stored securely in a vault for decades. • Special Detail: The minute hand is set with a genuine diamond chip. Mechanical Spectacle: The Jacquemart & LeCoultre Engineering This watch features a rare Jacquemart animation. When the repeater is activated, two solid gold figures ("woodcutters") strike the hours and quarters on a golden tree. The heart of this watch is a superior LeCoultre & Cie caliber, recognizable by its world-class finishing: • Screwed gold chatons. • Breguet overcoil hairspring. • Classic Geneva stripes ("Côtes de Genève") on the bridges. Unparalleled Documented Provenance & Validation This object has remained continuously in the possession of the same family for over 125 years. The inheritance across five generations is fully documented, starting with the original purchase around 1900. Although the family name changed over the decades through inheritance, the line of ownership remained direct and unbroken. The quality and heritage were confirmed in 2023 through correspondence with leading global institutions (see photo attachments): • Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam): Recognized as an interesting object with specialized Swiss mechanics. • Museum Speelklok (Utrecht): The national specialist museum confirmed the "extremely high quality" of the movement. • Musée International d’Horlogerie (MIH, Switzerland): Confirmed the origin from the Vallée de Joux. • Espace Horloger de la Vallée de Joux (Switzerland): Expertly classified as a high-quality repeater watch. Stunning Pocket Watch with Official Appraisal (Troostwijk) This extraordinary pocket watch is in a condition that befits its rich history. A special feature of this sale is the inclusion of the original appraisal report from Troostwijk Taxaties Amsterdam, dated June 13, 1996. At that time, the watch was valued at 10,000 Dutch Guilders. This report underscores the quality and documented authenticity of this collector's item (see photo attachment). Historical Testimony (The Inscription) On the inside of the back cover, there is a fascinating inscription: 30/4 vj JSW 5:11. • 30/4 & 5:11: Evidence of completion and inspection in the year 1911. • "vj": Most likely a technical note for "Vallée de Joux." • The "v" symbol: Stands for "Visé," the official final inspection by the master watchmaker. Terms of Sale – For Enthusiasts Only Because the preservation of this family heritage is important to us, we have chosen a competitive price to favor a true collector over the commercial trade. • No sales to dealers: We are specifically looking for a private enthusiast or collector. • Security: For security reasons, no physical viewings will take place. Detailed videos of the working mechanism, the sound of the repeater, and the condition of the movement are available to serious interested parties. Technical Specifications & Price • Case: 55 mm diameter. Matching numbers (26490) on all covers. • Protection: Equipped with a mineral glass cuvette (dust cover) for an unobstructed view of the mechanics. “Double Cuvette.” • Asking Price: € 12500 (Based on the 1996 appraisal). • Starting Bid: € 9975 "As the watch has been stored safely in a vault for years, standard and necessary maintenance is recommended; the decision regarding this rests with the buyer to preserve the originality at their own discretion."