French chromium pocket watch with chronograph Circa 1960

Chrome watch with black dial
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A French chromium open faced keyless pocket watch with chronograph, made by Foucher in Paris, circa 1960. Made for the French navy. Polished case with screwed down milled bezel and back. Chronograph with visible work, co axial button start/stop and return-to-zero for the chronograph. Black patinated dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute track and 1/5th of a second division, subsidiary seconds dial and 60 minute register, inscription T.U. on the dial for Temps Universel, and original hands. Nickel plated movement, straight line lever escapement with cut monometallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance spring. Case and movement numbered.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Signed: Foucher, Paris
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Accompanied by an original fitted deck box.
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Foucher, Pierre; Master clockmaker in Paris, rue du Temple, married to Marguerite Mestivier on August 25 1652, witnessed by François Masseron. Mentioned June 10, 1704, and December 12, 1728. Known by Joseph Cletier.