June 30, 2020 Fine Pocket Watch
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/30/2020
Fine & Rare 18K Yellow Gold C.H.Meylan (Attribution) Swiss "Superior Adjustment" Minute Repeating Split-Second Rattrapante Chronograph Heavy Open Face Pocket Watch, Circa 1910. Back case lid has a beautifully hand engraved monogram. Cuvette marked "Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900, Grand Prix, Plojoux, Geneve, No. 5322". Case is numbered "5654" and marked "18K". Movement is also numbered "5654", marked "Superior Adjustment", and is attributed to C.H. Meylan. There is a sliding on/off switch at the 1 o'clock position that disables the chronograph function. All functions tested and working properly.
Condition: (Excellent).
Case Material
18K Yellow Gold.
Dial
White Enamel, single sunken.
Chapter
Arabic, black hours with red outer five minutes.
Subsidiary Dials
2 (Constant Seconds & 30 Minute Chronograph Counter).
Movement
Keyless Stem-Set, No. 5654, 8 adjustments, 39 or 40 jewels.
Complications
Minute Repeater with Split-Second Rattrapante Chronograph.
Signed
"Superior Adjustment" on movement.
Condition
Excellent working order.