(SOLD) AGASSIZ (SWISS) 18K 51mm Open Face Split Seconds Chronograph Rattrapante Oversized Yellow Gold

$5,000.00

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STATUS: SOLD, PLEASE INQUIRE
BRAND: Agassiz (Swiss)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Swiss
MODEL: Open Face Split Seconds Chronograph Rattrapante Oversized
MATERIAL: 18K Yellow Gold
CASE SIZE: 51mm / 111.2g (total weight)
STYLE (OF/HC): Open Face
DIAL: White Enamel Dial with Outer 5min Markers in Red (signed “Agassiz” in Script), Arabic Numeral Markers
FUNCTIONS: Time, Split Seconds Chronograph/Rattrapante
WIND/SET: Pendant Wind and Set, Chronograph Start/Stop Button via Crown and Split Seconds Button at 11 O’clock
NO. OF JEWELS: 17-18 Jewels
ESCAPEMENT TYPE: Lever/Anchor
CASE ADORNMENTS: None
APPROXIMATE AGE: About 1890-1900
CONDITION: Runs, Winds, Sets, Not Serviced. Split Seconds Chronograph Works Well to Split the Top and Bottom Center Chronograph Hands. These two center split second hands have a tiny bit of misalignment which is hard to spot. Cosmetically the watch is in excellent shape. Dial is in mint condition with no defects, the case has no dings or dents, and the movement is complete with only slight bit of rust tarnish on the steel parts.
ACCESSORIES: None
PERSONALIZATION: Very Ornate Initials Engraved on Caseback

REMARKS: SOLD, PLEASE INQUIRE FOR FUTURE ORDER.

Heirloom grade antique pocket watch for sale.   This is an Agassiz & Co 18K Solid Gold Split Seconds Chronograph ‘Rattrapante’ Pocket Watch from the 1890s. The size of this Split Seconds Chronograph Pocket Watch is very impressive at 51mm and 111.2g. It is scarce to see Rattrapante complicated pocket watch in this oversized dimension and certainly the Agassiz & Co name adds to its value tremendously.   Agassiz & Co. is one of the finest Swiss watch brands of high grade pocket watches from 1880s until around 1920s when it was consolidated into Longines. Agassiz & Co’s high quality is evident in every aspect of the movement.

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