Swiss gold lever made for the American market Circa 1915

Gold split second chronograph
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A Swiss 14 carat gold open faced keyless pocket watch, made by Agassiz Watch Co., Saint-Imier, circa 1915. A solid, polished, plain case with three horological complications. Split seconds are activated by the rectangular push piece located on the case band at 11 o’clock. 1/5 second chronograph, activated by the round push piece located on the crown. Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter at subsidiary dial at 12 o’clock.
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White enamel dial with suspended Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6 and blued steel spade hands. A rhodium plated movement, going barrel, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, polished steel index regulator with swanneck spring and micrometric screw, adjusted chronograph work and split seconds work on the top plate. Signature on the dial and movement.
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Diameter: 47 mm
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Weight: 78 g
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Signed: Agassiz Watch Co., Saint-Imier