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Henri Grand Jean & Cie.

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 CHF
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Description

  • A fine and heavy gold open-faced pocket chronometer with power reserve, date and compassCirca 1865, No.19695
  • diameter 60mm.
18k, gilt three quarter plate movement, spring detent escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance, blued steel helical spring, screwed chatons, diamond end stone, gold cuvette engraved Exposition Universelle en 1867 and finely decorated with foliate scrolls, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary dials for 30 hour power reserve indication, date, constant seconds and compass, engine turned case back with blank monogram cartouche, coin edge band, case, cuvette, dial and movement signed and numbered