110th Auction
2024/5/18
Lot 107
Emile Perret
A precision hunting case pocket watch in mint condition, with pivoted detent chronometer escapement. In 1867 this chronometer was tested at the Neuchâtel observatory, where it finished in 18th place (48 participants) in the category "Chronomètres de Poche" - with extract from the chronometer archives by Andreas Hidding
Sold
estimated
3.500—5.500 €
Price realized
4.200 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, guilloche pattern, fluted caseband, case maker's punch mark "AH".
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Bridge movement, keywind, pink gold train, bimetallic chronometer balance.
Case no.8033 27613
Diam.54 mm
Circa1865
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.132 g
This hunter watch comes with an impressive weight of 132 g. The guilloche pattern is in excellent condition and makes for a very pleasant feel, which is further enhanced by the nice size of the watch. The icing on the cake is the immaculate movement in original condition. The design is nearly identical to Jules Jürgensen’s pocket chronometers. In 1858 Jules Jürgensen entered a partnership with Emile Perret, who supplied him with ebauches.