Geneva, May 15, 2023
LOT 270
POCKET CHRONOMETER
CHF 4,000 - 8,000
EUR 4,100 - 8,200 / USD 4,600 - 9,100 / HKD 35,400 - 71,000
Sold: CHF 5,000
Very fine 18K gold pocket chronometer with pivoted detent escapement and free-sprung spherical spring,
''bassine et filets'' shaped case, engine-turned, gold hinged cuvette, hinged-front bezel.
''bassine et filets'' shaped case, engine-turned, gold hinged cuvette, hinged-front bezel.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-32-01 |
Good Slightly restored HANDS Original |
Brand Henry Capt, Switzerland
Year 1860
Case No. 20210
Material 18K yellow gold
Diameter 54 mm.
Caliber 20''', 18 jewels, gilded 3/4 plate, pivoted detent chronometer escapement, free-sprung spherical balance spring with gold mean and temperature screws, detent is held in place by a small straight spring with means to adjust the tension, instead of typical balance-like tension spring, gold escape wheel, fusee and chain.
Signature Dial, case and movement