Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 09, 2021
LOT 445
SPLIT- SECONDS WITH DIABLOTINE
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 24,000 - 40,000 / USD 3,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 6,250
Very fine, rare, early and unusual 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless watch with split seconds independent 1/4 seconds chronograph and «diablotine».
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Huguenin Berthoud, Le Locle, Suisse
Year Circa 1870
Case No. 11729
Caliber 20’’’, nickel plated, double train special calibre, 30 jewels, “fausses cotes” decoration, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring
Dimensions 57 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Notes
As opposed to regular watches with independent seconds mechanism, this watch can be considered as a true chronograph with independent train, because the chronograph hands can be reset to zero. It can therefore be considered as one of the first applications of the Adolphe Nicole patent front 1862 and one of the first developments of split seconds mechanism for chronographs.