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    Ami LeCoultre Rare Split Second Chronograph With Return To Zero Jump Quarter Seconds And Minute Register, circa 1881. ...

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    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Ami LeCoultre Rare Split Second Chronograph With Return To Zero Jump Quarter Seconds And Minute Register, circa 1881. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Ami LeCoultre Rare Split Second Chronograph With Return To Zero Jump Quarter Seconds And Minute Register, circa 1881. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Ami LeCoultre Rare Split Second Chronograph With Return To Zero Jump Quarter Seconds And Minute Register, circa 1881. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Ami LeCoultre Rare Split Second Chronograph With Return To Zero Jump Quarter Seconds And Minute Register, circa 1881. ...
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    Ami LeCoultre Rare Split Second Chronograph With Return To Zero Jump Quarter Seconds And Minute Register, circa 1881
    Case: massive, 18k yellow gold, 54 mm, engine turned front and back, gold cuvette, plain rim, push buttons on the band to activate the split center seconds and jump 1/4 seconds, the jump seconds, center split seconds and minute register all flyback to zero
    Dial: white enamel, black Roman numerals, outer minute track and 1/5th second divisions, red five minute numerals, subsidiary dials for the minute register and jump seconds, spade hands
    Movement: 3/4 plate nickel movement, No. 3127, marked "Patd. Jan. 4, 81", straight line lever escapement, bi-metallic compensated balance with snail disc micrometric regulator, 28 jewels, damaskeened finish
    Signed: Ami LeCoultre, gross weight is 162.9 grams, with fitted wooden box



    Condition Report*: Type: Ami LeCoultre Rare Split Second Chronograph With Return To Zero Jump Quarter Seconds And Minute Register
    Dial: enamel, Roman numerals, outer red five minutes
    Hands; blued spade hands
    Metal: 18k yellow gold
    Gram Weight: 162.9
    Case No: 3127
    Case Info: massive, engine turned, gold cuvette
    Case Width: 54 mm
    Crystal: glass
    Watch Movement: 3/4 plate nickel movement, No. 3127, marked "Patd. Jan. 4, 81", straight line lever escapement, bi-metallic compensated balance with snail disc micrometric regulator, 28 jewels, damaskeened finish
    Circa: 1881
    Condition: movement is very good and running, dial is superb, case is very sharp and very good
    *Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".

    Auction Info

    2015 October 29 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature Auction - New York #5242 (go to Auction Home page)
    Auction Dates
    October, 2015
    29th Thursday
    Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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