English chronometer with spring detent escapement Circa 1822

Silver pocket chronometer by James Connor
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A heavy, large English pocket chronometer with spring detent escapement, circa 1822. This watch features a simple silver case with the maker’s stamp WL. The dial is off-white enamel with Roman numerals for the hours, a minute track on the outer rim, a subsidiary dial for the seconds and spade shaped hands. There is a hairline crack on the dial. The watch has a signed full plate movement with chain and fusee, a spring detent escapement in the style of Thomas Earnshaw and a screw compensation balance.
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Diameter: 60 mm
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Weight: 199 g
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Signed: Connor
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James Connor was a dedicated watchmaker based in London from 1800 to 1835. During this time, he was renowned for supplying high-quality pocket chronometers to the British Admiralty.