Swiss 18k gold open faced anker chronometer Circa 1890

Gold lever quality watch by Alex Hüning
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A Swiss 14 carat gold open faced anker chronometer pocket watch, circa 1890. Gold plated movement with crown winding and large visible rubies, polished steel parts, large bi metallic compensation balance with gold weights and blued Breguet spring with end curve, lever escapement with visible pallets and very short teeth (therefore no balance weight necessary), gold mechanism, swan neck regulation. White enamel dial, gold spade hands and decentral seconds. Case hammered, monogram ‘DJ’ to the back. Smooth cuvette. Accompanied by the original leather box.
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Diameter: 53 mm
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Thickness: 14 mm
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Weight: 100 g
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Signed: ALEX HÜNING GENÈVE
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Literature: Osvaldo Patrizzi, ‘Dictionnaire des Horlogers Genevois’.
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The company was founded in 1893. Alexander Hüning produced only high quality watches. He won the competition of the Geneva Observatory with his watches in 1905 and 1908.