Geneva, May 15, 2023
LOT 271
JOSEPH WHITE AND SON MAKERS TO THE ADMIRALTY, KARRUSEL SILVER CHRONOMETER
CHF 5,000 - 10,000
EUR 5,100 - 10,200 / USD 5,700 - 11,300 / HKD 44,200 - 89,000
Sold: CHF 9,375
Very fine and interesting large, silver and gold, keyless, six- minute karrusel pocket chronometer.
Counter-enamel dial signed "Willis" (the most famous English manufacturer of enamel dials of the time).
Counter-enamel dial signed "Willis" (the most famous English manufacturer of enamel dials of the time).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Joseph White & Sons, England
Year Coventry & London, hallmarked 1909
Movement No. 38650
Case No. 38650
Material Silver
Diameter 59 mm.
Caliber 21''', gilt brass half plate caliber, 22 jewels, rare six-minute karrusel carriage with lateral lever escapement with the lift on the pallets, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel free sprung Breguet balance spring with outer terminal curve.
Signature Dial and movement
Notes
Six-minute karrusels are very rare. In fact, the speed of rotation is closer to that of tourbillions than of karrusels.