Henri Grandjean & Cie

• cal. 20''', 37 jewels, nickel silver manual winding lever movement, cut bi-metallic compensation balance with gold screws and counterpoised lever, pink gold wheels for the geartrain, wolf teeth winding wheels, ratchet wheel •18k yellow gold engraved and guilloché cuvette • white enamel dial outer track for the second time zone with Breguet numerals and chronograph 1/5 second, central track with Roman numerals and chemin de fer for the minute indication, fan-form aperture for the moon-phases graduated, three subsidiary dials for month, one for the the day of the week and one for the constant seconds, retrograde indication for the day of the month • 18k gold, à quatre couleurs, lavishly chased and engraved overall with elaborate foliage, the covers with four colour high relief decoration of iris flowers cartouche, numbered, case maker's punch mark LG

Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be require. movement in working order. Dial in really good condition. case with light scuffs . Overall in good condition for its age.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Henri Grandjean was born in Le Locle on December 14, 1803. From 1824 until 1830 he was assigned the task of organizing the South American branches of his father’s company; in 1830 his brother Henri Gustave emigrated to Peru and was from then on in charge of these businesses. Henri Grandjean trained as a watchmaker in his home town. Around 1830 his factory "Henri Grandjean & Cie." began to build ship’s chronometers that were modelled on the English chronometers. His business partner was Edouard Thévenaz; together with Louis Jean Richard and Ulysse Nardin. Grandjean was the originator of the Swiss marine chronometer production. In 1875 Henri Grandjean won the first price at the Neuchâtel Chronometer Contest for a marine chronometer. Henri Grandjean died in 1879. In 1899 Rossel & Fils, Le Locle, registered their name as successors to Henri Grandjean & Cie.

• Jaquet, Eugène, and Chapuis, G.A Berner, S. Guye, Technique and history ot the Swiss watch , Spring Books, Hamlyn Publishing, New York 1970 • Journal Suisse d'horlogerie, V.3, No 5, Nov. 1878 "Exposition Universelle de 1878" page 192