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Independent Sweep Seconds & Parachute Gold Antique Pocket Watch - Courvoisier Locle

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Independent Sweep Seconds & Parachute Gold Antique Pocket Watch - Courvoisier Locle


ID: 296

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Good pocket watch from first half of XIX century.
Diameter is 49mm, weight is 87 grams.

The watch is equipped with stoppable centre second and lever escapement with parachute and thermal compensation.
This type of construction requires independent gears train with it's own barrel to drive centre seconds hand.
Nice set of features.

The English engraving on dust cover, as well as F/S on balance bridge, the shape of pendant, golden dial - typical signs of watch designated to British market.
The dust cover is signed by Henry Courvoisier & Co in Locle, with description of watch technical selling points.

Back cover features skilfully made engraving with Charity allegory.




Condition
The watch appears to be in good condition.
The dial has is in nice condition.
Movement and functions as it should.
Case is in good condition with typical period wear, nothing special to mention.
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