French chromium pocket watch with chronograph Circa 1960

Chrome watch with chronograph and register by Pierre Foucher
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A fine keyless French chromium pocket watch with co axial button start/stop and return-to-zero for the chronograph, circa 1960.
Nickel plated movement, calibre 17, straight-line lever escapement with cut monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, the button on the winding crown. 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. Polished case with screwed down milled bezel and back. Case and movement numbered. Accompanied by an original fitted deck box numbered 0194B with a glazed aperture on the cover.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Signed: Foucher
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These watches were originally delivered with an extra balance staff in a special compartment built into the movement.
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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.