7,475 CHF
L. Leroy & Cie. No. 1199, case No. 10224, made in 1914. Very fine and elegant 18K gold, keyless pocket chronometer, with chronograph and instantaneous 60 minute recorder. Bulletin de Premiere classe de l'Observatoire National de Besancon, No. 1199, in 1914. Three body, massive, "Empire", polished, the back with the blue champleve enamel initials "H.M.S." within a white enamelled circular line.Hinged gold cuvette. Notes Very fine example of a watch of the best quality, produced by L. Leroy & Cie. in the "Vieux style", in the 1910's. Timing Contest: - Mean average daily rate +/- 0,32 - Error of compensation at 20° +/- 0,136 - Mean error in 2 positions +/- 3,14
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1997-10-18
