Historically interesting French 18K gold lever chronograph Circa 1900

Gold split seconds chronograph
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A very fine and historically interesting French 18 carat gold open faced split seconds chronograph pocket watch, circa 1900. Bridge movement, a piston tooth lever escapement and screw compensation balance. The gold cuvette with dedication engraving: Jean Pierre Peugeot de son Parrain Pierre 11 May 1913 (Jean Pierre Peugeot from his godfather Pierre May 11, 1913). White enamel dial with Arabic hours, an outer minute and fifth of a second track, sunk subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, a 60 minute counter at 12 and spade & whip hands. A plain case with the screwed on monogram JPP on the back. Case numbered, movement signed.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 126 g
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Signed: Savoye F. & Cie – Neyret Frères SRS
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Jean Pierre Peugeot III was born in 1896.  In 1929, he took over the management of the company from his father Robert. He was president of the SA des Automobiles Peugeot until 1964 and then honorary president until he died in 1966. The origin of the company goes back to a bicycle workshop founded by Armand Peugeot in 1885. In 1896, a Peugeot was registered in Vienna as the first series-produced gasoline engine car.