Swiss pocket watch with stoppable centre seconds Circa 1900

Gold open faced pocket watch by Philippe Dubois & Fils
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A Swiss very fine, rare gentleman’s pocket watch with jumping and stoppable centre seconds, circa 1900.
14 carat pink gold polished case with gold dome. Enamel dial with radial Roman numerals and blued spade hands. Bridge movement, frosted, gilt, with gold screw compensation balance, counterpoised lever and tandem winding with matted click on the top.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Weight: 104 g
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Signed: Philippe Dubois & Fils
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Dubois, Philippe ( 1738 – 1808 ), Swiss watch manufacturer
Moise Du Bois’ son entered the father’s watch business together with his sister Isabeau. In 1764 he took over the management of the business and began manufacturing pocket watches and clocks. In 1785, Philippe’s three sons joined the company. This time officially marks the opening of the house, which has been called ” Ph. Du Bois & Fils ” ever since. Even today Dubois is still based in the founding house in Le Locle. Mostly exclusive, complicated wristwatches are made, mostly with mechanical Eta movements.