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    Swiss Very Rare Two Train Jump 1/4 Second & Split Second Chronograph with Minute Register, circa 1880. ...

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    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Swiss Very Rare Two Train Jump 1/4 Second & Split Second Chronograph with Minute Register, circa 1880. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Swiss Very Rare Two Train Jump 1/4 Second & Split Second Chronograph with Minute Register, circa 1880. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Swiss Very Rare Two Train Jump 1/4 Second & Split Second Chronograph with Minute Register, circa 1880. ...
    Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Swiss Very Rare Two Train Jump 1/4 Second & Split Second Chronograph with Minute Register, circa 1880. ... Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Swiss Very Rare Two Train Jump 1/4 Second & Split Second Chronograph with Minute Register, circa 1880. ... Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Swiss Very Rare Two Train Jump 1/4 Second & Split Second Chronograph with Minute Register, circa 1880. ... View More >
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    Swiss Very Rare Two Train Jump 1/4 Second & Split Second Chronograph with Minute Register, circa 1880
    Case: massive, 18k hunter, 56.5 mm, plain covers, coin edge to the rim
    Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, outer five minute numbers and 1/5th seconds, 1/4 second jump at six, split second center fly back sweep hands activated from gold push buttons, blue moon hands, sixty minute register at twelve
    Movement: nickel two train bridge, straight line lever escapement and compensated bi-metallic balance with Breguet spring, 34 jewels, lever setting
    Signed: unsigned

    Note: The additional complications of a split second chronograph hand and a sixty minute register elevate the rarity of this highly sophisticated timepiece.

    Condition Report*: Type: Swiss Very Rare Two Train Jump 1/4 Second & Split Second Chronograph with Minute Register
    Dial: enamel, Roman numerals, outer 1/5th seconds
    Hands; blue steel moons
    Metal: 18k yellow gold
    Gram Weight: 161.7
    Case Info: plain, coin edge
    Case Width: 56.5 mm
    Crystal: glass
    Watch Movement: nickel, two train straight line lever, bi-metallic compensated balance, 34 jewels, lever setting
    Circa: 1880
    Condition: dial is very good with a faint hairline near four, case is good, movement is good, seconds, jump and register working, reset is working , time train is sluggish and stops
    *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

    Auction Dates
    December, 2009
    8th-9th Tuesday-Wednesday
    Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
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