French 18 carat gold chronometer lever watch Circa 1890

Pocket watch with chronograph and central counter
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An important chronometer with chronograph and central counter, made by L. Leroy & Cie, ancienne maison Le Roy & Fils in Paris, France, circa 1890. The numbered case of this watch, crafted from 18 carat gold, features a dedication on the cuvette Au Docteur J. Pioger Souvenir affectueux André et Raymond Stouvenaut 10^er Janvier 1890 (To Dr J. Pioger with fondest memories) and a monogram on the back lid. The white enamel dial has Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track, fifth of a second divisions, Arabic five minute markers, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock and gold spade hands. The extremely unusual movement is fitted with an anker chronometer escapement, an especially large chronometer balance, wolf’s toothing and a chronograph with central minute counter.

The cuvette is numbered and signed on the inside.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Weight: 107 g
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Signed: A^ncne Mon LeRoy & Fils, L. Leroy & C^ie S^ucrs, H^gers de la Marine
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Chronometers of this quality with chronograph and central counter are extremely rare and wanted collectors’ watches.