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Marius Lecoultre, Very Fine Gold Minute Repeater With Split Second Chronograph, Enameled Case, 1890 With Observatory Papers, B...
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Marius Lecoultre, Very Fine Gold Minute Repeater With Split Second Chronograph, Enameled Case, 1890 With Observatory Papers, BoxCase: 53 mm, 18k gold, four body, gold cuvette, case back with high quality polychrome enameled coat-of-arms, No. 3481
Dial: white enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer 1/5th second divisions, gold Louis XV hands
Movement: gilt bridge movement with straight line lever escapement, jeweled to the hammers, bi-metallic compensated balance with Breguet spring, cam-disc regulator, visible chronograph works, repeat activated from a slide on the rim, hand setting from a lever positioned on the back of the movement under a glass exhibition back
Signed: Marius Lecoultre Rue Bonivard 8, Geneve, 144.2 grams gross weight
This timepiece is accompanied by the original Observatory Bulletin de March timing certificate and the original wooden box
Condition Report*:
Type: Marius Lecoultre, Very Fine Gold Minute Repeater With Split Second Chronograph, Enameled Case, 1890 With Observatory Papers, Box
Dial: white enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer 1/5th second divisions
Hands: gold Louis XV hands
Metal: 18k gold
Gram Weight: 144.2 grams gross weight
Case: #No. 3481
Case Info: four body, gold cuvette, case back with high quality polychrome enameled coat-of-arms
Case Width: 53 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: gilt bridge movement with straight line lever escapement, jeweled to the hammers, bi-metallic compensated balance with Breguet spring, cam-disc regulator, visible chronograph works, repeat activated from a slide on the rim, hand setting from a lever positioned on the back of the movement under a glass exhibition back
Condition: The case and dial are in excellent overall condition. The movement is running, chiming and chronograph functions are working but not resetting to zero. Cleaning, servicing recommended. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy. The original wooden box with a crack on the top cover.
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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".
Dial: white enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer 1/5th second divisions
Hands: gold Louis XV hands
Metal: 18k gold
Gram Weight: 144.2 grams gross weight
Case: #No. 3481
Case Info: four body, gold cuvette, case back with high quality polychrome enameled coat-of-arms
Case Width: 53 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: gilt bridge movement with straight line lever escapement, jeweled to the hammers, bi-metallic compensated balance with Breguet spring, cam-disc regulator, visible chronograph works, repeat activated from a slide on the rim, hand setting from a lever positioned on the back of the movement under a glass exhibition back
Condition: The case and dial are in excellent overall condition. The movement is running, chiming and chronograph functions are working but not resetting to zero. Cleaning, servicing recommended. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy. The original wooden box with a crack on the top cover.
Auction Info
2023 June 1 Fine Watches & Timepieces Signature® Auction #5540 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
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