Haas, Switzerland, an early 20th century slim minute repeating dress watch, 29 jewels, stem wind and set, 5 adjustments, cotes de Geneve decorated nickel bar movement, with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and whiplash micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and snap bezel, invisible hinge open face case, champleve arabic numeral matte gold dial with plum colored steel spade and whip hands, serial #20344, 47mm, 62.7g TW, case and movement signed

CASE: Back with small, shallow dent; Bezel with small, shallow dents at 3:00; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Bezel with a few fine, short scratches at 3:00; Scattered, very fine scratches on cuvette; Bow tight; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very fine scratches; Some spotting and minor discoloration at edge. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine marks and scratches on plate; Cluster of fine marks and scratches around balance cock screw; Some bright work with very fine scratches; A few screw heads with minor marring. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). COMPLICATION: Functions properly; Striking slows considerably at end of sequence, needs service, circa 1915