French 18 carat gold high quality anker chronometer Circa 1914

Pocket watch with 24 hour scale
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A high quality anker chronometer, made by Auguste Hilaire Rodanet in Paris, France, circa 1914. The numbered open faced case of this watch is crafted from 18 carat gold and has a monogram on the back lid. The numbered cuvette is marked 14 Mai 1914 and the white enamel dial has a 24 hour scale with black Arabic numerals from 1 to 12 o’clock, red Arabic numerals from 13 to 24 o’clock, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock and gold hands.
The numbered movement has an anker chronometer escapement with a particularly large balance.
The case and movement have matching numbers and the dial and cuvette are signed.
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Diameter: 49,5 mm
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Weight: 79 g
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Signed: A.H. Rodanet 
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Rodanet
Auguste Hilaire Rodanet was the son of Julien Hilaire Rodanet and Elisabeth Rodanet-Saumon de Sénac. He was a watchmaker, dealer and representative of Patek, Philippe & Co in France.