German watch with a magnificent movement Circa 1800

Gold pocket watch with jumping seconds
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An early gold pocket watch with magnificent movement and jumping seconds, made for the Chinese market by Ludwig Schultz in Germany, circa 1800. The watch is crafted from 18 Carat red gold and has a coin edge. It bears the master’s mark of L & R, indicating the skilled craftsmanship of its maker. The dial is made of white enamel and features a jumping central second hand and a unique snake hand. The time display is decentralized, with the hour and minute hands in Breguet style. The movement boasts an extremely rare calibre with exquisite decoration, two barrels, one for the main movement and another for the independent jumping second hand, utilizing a cylinder escapement and a large balance, ensuring accurate timekeeping.
To further attest to its quality, the watch is accompanied by a dust cover signed by the maker.
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Diameter: 58 mm
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Weight: 121 g
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Signed: Ludwig Schulz
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Ludwig Schultz was a renowned German watchmaker who lived and worked during the late 18^th and early 19^th centuries. He is known for his contributions to developing the chronometer, a timepiece that can accurately measure time even in the rough conditions of sea travel. One of Schultz’s most notable achievements was the development of a chronometer that the German Navy used during the early 1800’s. This chronometer was known for its high accuracy and reliability, making it an essential tool for navigating the open seas.

During his career, Schultz also designed and built several other types of timepieces, including pocket watches and marine chronometers. His contemporaries highly regarded his work, and he was considered to be one of the most skilled watchmakers of his time.