Swiss 14K gold lever split seconds chronograph Circa 1900

Gold split seconds chronograph by C.H. Meylan
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A rare Swiss 14 carat gold open faced split seconds chronograph lever pocket watch, circa 1900. Retailed by jeweller Alex Newburger in New York, U.S.A. Bridge movement, a piston tooth lever escapement and screw compensation balance. White enamel dial with black Arabic hours, outer minute divisions, an outermost fifth of a second track and red Arabic five minute numerals, a sunk center and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, spade & whip hands. The plain case with an engraved monogram on the back, a chronograph pusher at 11 o’clock. Dial signed by the retailer, case numbered, movement numbered and signed by the watchmaker.
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Diameter: 47 mm
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Weight: 81 g
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Signed: C.H. Meylan Brassus Swiss
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The well known American author Thomas De Fazio remarked about Meylan: “The work of Meylan from Le Brassus was far better than the average manufactured qualities. It was comparable to that produced by many excellent Swiss houses such as Vacheron & Constantin, Patek Philippe or Jules Jürgensen. In addition, Meylan was an excellent mechanic, as his patents and especially the many fine, complicated clocks prove.” In 1894, the company won first prize in the timekeeping competition at the Geneva Observatory.