French silver open faced keyless chronograph Circa 1940
- Kenmerk
- BB1173
- Diameter
- 55 mm
- Estimate
- € 750 - 1.500
- Price sold
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Silver inking chronograph
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A French silver open faced keyless inking chronograph pocket watch made by Auguste Hilaire Rodanet in Paris, circa 1940. The gilt half plate cylinder movement with a plain three arm balance. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, black outer fifth of a second divisions with five second markers, a 60 minute register and blued steel inking hands. The polished hinged case with a start/stop button on the side and a button for the inking mechanism through the pendant. Case signed and numbered on the inside back.
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A French silver open faced keyless inking chronograph pocket watch made by Auguste Hilaire Rodanet in Paris, circa 1940. The gilt half plate cylinder movement with a plain three arm balance. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, black outer fifth of a second divisions with five second markers, a 60 minute register and blued steel inking hands. The polished hinged case with a start/stop button on the side and a button for the inking mechanism through the pendant. Case signed and numbered on the inside back.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Weight: 119 g
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Signed: A.H. Rodanet Constructeur de Chronomètres Paris
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Auguste Hilaire Rodanet (1837-1907) was the son of Julien Hilaire Rodanet and uncle of Henri Rodanet. Auguste was born on June 5th, 1837, at Rochefort (Sur Mer). He was a watchmaker, dealer and representative of Patek Philippe in France.
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In 1858, at 21, he won a silver medal for a chronometer. From 1886 to 1887, he wrote a book, “L’Horlogerie astronomique et civile, ses usages – ses progrès – son enseignement à Paris”, which was published in 1903.
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In 1890, he founded the brand ‘Horlogerie Rodanet de Paris’. Auguste Hilaire was also mayor of the 2nd Arrondissement of Paris between 1904 and 1907, President of the Ecole d’Horlogerie and Knight of the Legion of Honour. He died aged 70 in 1907.
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Weight: 119 g
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Signed: A.H. Rodanet Constructeur de Chronomètres Paris
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Auguste Hilaire Rodanet (1837-1907) was the son of Julien Hilaire Rodanet and uncle of Henri Rodanet. Auguste was born on June 5th, 1837, at Rochefort (Sur Mer). He was a watchmaker, dealer and representative of Patek Philippe in France.
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In 1858, at 21, he won a silver medal for a chronometer. From 1886 to 1887, he wrote a book, “L’Horlogerie astronomique et civile, ses usages – ses progrès – son enseignement à Paris”, which was published in 1903.
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In 1890, he founded the brand ‘Horlogerie Rodanet de Paris’. Auguste Hilaire was also mayor of the 2nd Arrondissement of Paris between 1904 and 1907, President of the Ecole d’Horlogerie and Knight of the Legion of Honour. He died aged 70 in 1907.
Signed: A.H. Rodanet Constructeur de Chronomètres Paris
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