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Scientific and Observation Chronometer, Auricoste

JOSEPH AURICOSTE, Observation Chronometer of small size, for scientific or military use, mahogany case, France, circa 1890. Enamel dial with Arabic numerals for every 10 units, auxiliary for the minutes and central-sweeping seconds hand. 2/3 plate movement, pivoted detent escapement, gold screw compensation balance, autonomy 30 hours. Mahogany case with double opening: to the top for exposing the dial, to the bottom for exposing the winding rear of the movement with a double shutter protecting the winding and the setting arbors. Ivory plate on the case with the signature J Auricoste, Horloger de la Marine, 10 Rue la Boétie, Paris.

 

Dimensions

H. 1 3/4" (4,5 cm); W. 3 1/4" (8 cm); D. 4 3/4" (12 cm)

 

Maker

Émile Thomas, the renowned watchmaker and specialist in marine chronometers, founded his own watch-making company in 1854.  In 1889, Joseph Auricoste succeeded Émile Thomas. He named the company after himself and devoted his expertise to it, an expertise which would soon be recognised and rewarded at the Universal Exposition in Paris. After WW II, Auricoste took on a completely new dimension. By this time, Pierre Auricoste, who was continuing the work of his father Joseph, began collaborating with Patek Philippe. Together they installed their first time-keeping network (electro-mechanical) on the French Navy’s Warships.  The Company Auricoste still exists today and produces wristwatches.

 

 

Price

€ 3.900.-

 

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