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Antique 1820 VERGE FUSEE CHRONOGRAPHE Pocket Watch for Scientific Measurements
Estimated price for orientation: 2 490 $
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Movement: Mechanical: Hand-winding Age: Antique (pre 1920) Country Made: Switzerland Escapement Type: Verge
Here is one of the world-first chronographs, driven by movement with verge fusee escapement.
Louis Moinet introduced his famous chronograph in 1816, this chronograph by Henri Robert can be dated by 1820s.
This watch was described by Henri Robert as "compteur tres soigné" (counter of very high quality) and was intended for scientific purposes.
As it has very limited clientelle, obviously very small numbers of such watches were produced. Probably, it's very few left.
The very this watch is presented in book by A. Chapiro "La Montre Française" (French Watch, p. 392). As the watch was intended for indoor use, it's in very good cosmetic condition.
Dial is made of solid silver and has old patina.
Original hands, original wooden box.
Dimensions are 68 x 68 x 25 mm.
Please look photos and video.Henry Robert was born in 1795 in Macon.
He was watchmaker, inventor (invented his own escapement among other things) and author several works on watchmaking.
He was educated at Louis-Frédéric Perrelet as a watchmaker. After he worked for the famous watchmaker Breguet.
He has been a supplier for the Queen. In 1834 and 1839, he won a silver medal at the exhibition in Paris and gold medals in 1844 and 1849.
In 1847 he became Horloge de la Marine (watchmaker to the Navy).
From 1835 to 1838 Antoine Redier working with him.
Henri Robert died in 1874, his son Henri Robert Jr. took over his father's business.Shipping from France worldwide.
Very rare piece related to watchmaking history, good collector piece. Don't miss it. Please ask all questions before buying.Shipping and payment Shipping from France.
I can accept wire transfers within EU.
Description
| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Movement: | Mechanical: Hand-winding |
| Age: | Antique (pre 1920) | Country Made: | Switzerland |
| Escapement Type: | Verge |
Here is one of the world-first chronographs, driven by movement with verge fusee escapement.
Louis Moinet introduced his famous chronograph in 1816, this chronograph by Henri Robert can be dated by 1820s.
This watch was described by Henri Robert as "compteur tres soigné" (counter of very high quality) and was intended for scientific purposes.
As it has very limited clientelle, obviously very small numbers of such watches were produced. Probably, it's very few left.
The very this watch is presented in book by A. Chapiro "La Montre Française" (French Watch, p. 392). As the watch was intended for indoor use, it's in very good cosmetic condition.
Dial is made of solid silver and has old patina.
Original hands, original wooden box.
Dimensions are 68 x 68 x 25 mm.
Please look photos and video.Henry Robert was born in 1795 in Macon.
He was watchmaker, inventor (invented his own escapement among other things) and author several works on watchmaking.
He was educated at Louis-Frédéric Perrelet as a watchmaker. After he worked for the famous watchmaker Breguet.
He has been a supplier for the Queen. In 1834 and 1839, he won a silver medal at the exhibition in Paris and gold medals in 1844 and 1849.
In 1847 he became Horloge de la Marine (watchmaker to the Navy).
From 1835 to 1838 Antoine Redier working with him.
Henri Robert died in 1874, his son Henri Robert Jr. took over his father's business.Shipping from France worldwide.
Very rare piece related to watchmaking history, good collector piece. Don't miss it. Please ask all questions before buying.Shipping and payment Shipping from France.
I can accept wire transfers within EU.
Louis Moinet introduced his famous chronograph in 1816, this chronograph by Henri Robert can be dated by 1820s.
This watch was described by Henri Robert as "compteur tres soigné" (counter of very high quality) and was intended for scientific purposes.
As it has very limited clientelle, obviously very small numbers of such watches were produced. Probably, it's very few left.
The very this watch is presented in book by A. Chapiro "La Montre Française" (French Watch, p. 392). As the watch was intended for indoor use, it's in very good cosmetic condition.
Dial is made of solid silver and has old patina.
Original hands, original wooden box.
Dimensions are 68 x 68 x 25 mm.
Please look photos and video.Henry Robert was born in 1795 in Macon.
He was watchmaker, inventor (invented his own escapement among other things) and author several works on watchmaking.
He was educated at Louis-Frédéric Perrelet as a watchmaker. After he worked for the famous watchmaker Breguet.
He has been a supplier for the Queen. In 1834 and 1839, he won a silver medal at the exhibition in Paris and gold medals in 1844 and 1849.
In 1847 he became Horloge de la Marine (watchmaker to the Navy).
From 1835 to 1838 Antoine Redier working with him.
Henri Robert died in 1874, his son Henri Robert Jr. took over his father's business.Shipping from France worldwide.
Very rare piece related to watchmaking history, good collector piece. Don't miss it. Please ask all questions before buying.Shipping and payment Shipping from France.
I can accept wire transfers within EU.