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C.H. Meylan Gold Split Second Chronograph, circa 1880's. ...
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Description
C.H. Meylan Gold Split Second Chronograph, circa 1880'sCase: 14k yellow gold, four body, invisible hinges, inner gold cuvette, plain back, 50 mm
Dial: Roman numerals, 1/5th second marks, five minute numerals, blue steel moon hands, split second sweeps activated from the crown and a rim button, sub seconds at six
Movement: nickel finish, straight line lever escapement, adjusted, 20 jewels, bi-metallic compensated balance
Signed: dial and movement signed C.H. Meylan Brassus
Condition Report*:
Type: C.H. Meylan Gold Split Second Chronograph
Dial: enamel, Roman numerals, outer 1/5th seconds
Hands; blue steel moon
Metal: 14k yellow gold
Gram Weight: 98.1
Case Info: plain, double hinged back
Case Width: 50 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: No. 6440, adjusted, 20 jewel, straight line lever escapement, bi-metallic compensated balance
Circa: 1880's
Condition: dial is good, case is good, movement good, running, chrono starts, stops, flys back but second sweep does not "catch up" to the primary one
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Dial: enamel, Roman numerals, outer 1/5th seconds
Hands; blue steel moon
Metal: 14k yellow gold
Gram Weight: 98.1
Case Info: plain, double hinged back
Case Width: 50 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: No. 6440, adjusted, 20 jewel, straight line lever escapement, bi-metallic compensated balance
Circa: 1880's
Condition: dial is good, case is good, movement good, running, chrono starts, stops, flys back but second sweep does not "catch up" to the primary one
Auction Info
2009 MAY Signature Timepieces Auction #5023 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2009
12th-13th
Tuesday-Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
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