
Penelope Andrews
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The repeating mechanism on this watch strikes the Hours and Quarters by tapping the side of the case in place of the more common bell. This produces a knocking sound that although is easily heard is not as loud or intrusive as a bell. Also known as a dumb repeater it is said to have been introduced by Julien Le Roy in 1750.