Swiss 14 carat gold split seconds chronograph with counter Circa 1910

Gold lever split seconds chronograph
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A very fine split seconds chronograph with 30 minute counter made by Fabrique des Montres Moeris in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, circa 1910. The numbered open faced case of this watch was crafted from 14 carat gold, has an engine turned back lid, and polished bezels, pendant and bow. The white enamel dial has black Arabic hours, an outer minute track with red Arabic five minute numerals, outermost fifth of a second divisions, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, a 30 minute counter at 12 and red gold hands, whilst the chronograph hands are made of blued steel. The movement has a precision lever escapement with a particularly large balance.
Dial signed.
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Diameter: 53 mm
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Weight: 90 g
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Signed: Fab. Moeris St Imier
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Moeris watches
Moeri & Jeanneret/Fabrique des Montres S.A. Moeris was a Swiss watch manufacturer. Unfortunately, they never managed to establish themselves as Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin. However, they managed to survive from 1883 to 1970, when it was taken over by Tissot. Characteristic of these manufacturers is the separation between trademarks and manufacturing, which is often difficult.

Moeri & Jeanneret (1883-1900)
Fritz Moeri and Julius Frederic Jeanneret from Saint Imier, Switzerland, founded a watch company in 1883. Jeanneret had already started his workshop in 1866. He had an official consecration, getting an honourable mention at the Exposition of the Horlogerie in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1881. In 1882, Jeanneret altered the name of his company to Jeanneret & Fils. From 1883, there were two separate companies linked together but also still independent. The company continued until the sudden death of Jeanneret in 1899. On his death the company was dissolved, probably due to problems with his widow, then Fritz Moeri established Fabrique des Montres S.A. Moeris (1900-1956).