English fine 18 K gold pocket watch chronometer Circa 1779

Open faced gold pocket watch by George Margetts
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A very fine English 18 K gold pocket watch chronometer, made by George Margetts, London (1748-1808), “Longitudinal Watchmaker” , “Master of Horology” since 1779.
18 carat gold case with London hallmarks from case maker William Webb; very fine chronometer movement in manner of Earnshaw with diamond endstone, cylindrical hairspring and screwed gold chatons; very rare solid gold dial with Roman hours, sunk subsidiary dial for the constant seconds and gold hands. Movement signed and matching numbers on case and movement.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Weight: 169 g
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Signed: Margetts London