Geneva, Nov 08, 2025

LOT 197

JAMES HODDELL & CO., ENGLAND, SPRING DETENT CHRONOMETER ESCAPEMENT FREE-SPRUNG HELICAL BALANCE SPRING, 18K YELLOW GOLD

CHF 1,000 - 3,000

HKD 9,800 - 29,200 / USD 1,250 - 3,800 / EUR 1,100 - 3,300 / JPY 190,000 - 570,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 4,750

A fine, 18k yellow gold, manual wind hunting-cased keyless pocket watch with enamel dial, blue steel spade hands. Chronometer movement with detent escapement and free-sprung helical spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-11

Good

Slightly worn
Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-71-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines

HANDS Original

Brand James Hoddell & Co., England

Year Circa 1880

Movement No. 12126

Case No. 12126

Diameter 52 mm.

Caliber 41 mm., 11 jewels, ¾ plate, gilded brass, going barrel, Earnshaw-type spring detent chronometer escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, free-sprung helical balance spring with terminal curves

Weight 132 gr.

Signature Dial and movement

Notes

James Hoddell & Co (1813–1889) was a leading English watchmaking house, active in the mid- to late 19th century, renowned for its high-quality technical timepieces. Among its most notable achievements were long power reserve watches, timepieces approved for railway use, and strong connections within the Coventry watchmaking community.