Sandoz rare Swiss 18k gold hunter minute repeater, tachymeter chronograph 1900

Description: Frédéric Henri Sandoz extremely rare Swiss 18k gold hunter with minute repeater, chronograph with and tachymeter scale and 24-hour display, circa 1900.$12,800,- Frédéric Henri Sandoz extremely rare Swiss 18k gold hunter with minute repeater, chronograph with and tachymeter scale and 24-hour display, circa 1900.$12,800,- DescriptionDetailsAbout me Frédéric Henri Sandoz extremely rare Swiss 18k gold hunter with minute repeater, chronograph with and tachymeter scale and 24-hour display, circa 1900. 1/2 plate movement, 19''' lines, heraldic shield of the Sandoz family with motto: “Sine Dolo” (“Without Pain”), minute repeater with 2 hammers on 2 gongs, polished steel piston-tooth lever escapement with compensation weight in the form of insect feelers, Breguet balance spring, index fine regulation, gold screw compensation balance; finely frosted column wheel chronograph with finely beveled and polished chronograph steel parts. The movement is in fully functional condition. Swiss hunter case in 18k yellow gold, 18k and Helvetica gold hallmark in all covers. No inscriptions or monograms. Slider on the edge to trigger the repeater. Above the 12 is the chronograph button for the start, stop and back functions. The case is in beautiful condition with small pressure marks and signs of wear. Three-part enamel dial with recessed center and decentralized constant seconds above the 6. Black Arabic hour numerals from 1-12, red 12-24 hour display and tachymeter scale. Original gold pierced hands and filigree, blued chronograph hands. Dial and hands are beautifully preserved and undamaged. Diameter 54mm. Weight 131g. SANDOZ Frédéric Henri (Henri Frédéric) Le Locle 1851-Tavannes-1913) Watchmaker. Son of the watchmaker Frédéric Auguste Sandoz (1824-1888). At the age of 13, he began an apprenticeship in the workshop of Jean Samuel Aubert (1829-1912). Sandoz lived and worked in Le Locle for 40 years and then moved to Tavannes in the French-speaking Bernese Jura in Switzerland to take over the management of the watch factory “Tavannes Watch Co”, which was set up by the bourgeois municipality of Tavannes. In 1890, Sandoz founded a watch factory in Malleray, near Tavannes, together with two families named Schwob. Until his death on March 18, 1913, numerous watches were produced under the name Henri Sandoz & Fils. The company was very successful and exported to several countries, including Canada, Russia, the United States and the Far East. Literature reference: Jean-Paul-Bourdin; Fabricants et Horlogers Loclois, p. 601 The SANDOZ family. is mentioned in the second half of the 14th century in Lelocle, since 1508 bourgeois in Valangin and since 1659 in Neuchâtel. Jean-Jacques Sandoz, son of David, first mayor of La Chaux-des-Taillères (Brévine), was knighted by Henri II de Longueville in 1657. David Sandoz received the title of Baron from the King of Prussia, which was not ratified in Neuchâtel. Henri Sandoz (1730-1820) from Le Locle, a colonel in French service, was knighted by Louis XVIII. Claude-François Sandoz, lieutenant-general in Dutch service, who was raised to the nobility by Emperor Joseph II in 1776. brand:Frédéric Henri Sandozmaterial:18k Goldsize:54mmweight:131gr.case:Savonette/Huntermovement:Anker Hemmungdial:emaille / Enamelmark:18kfeatures:Minutenrepetition, Chronographage:Ca. 1900condition:sehr schön / very nicebox:Ja, Spätercaliber:43mm/ 19 linescountry:Swiss The love for old things has kept me working as an antique dealer for over 30 years. Originally born in Denmark, I have been living in Berlin for a long time. Curiosity and the desire to expand my specialist knowledge lead to a lively exchange with collectors. Not least through these contacts I constantly buy estates and collections and get beautiful old things again and again. Always on the search for small and large treasures, the quality and the high craftsmanship of the individual pieces mean a lot to me. For over 20 years I have been concentrating on trading on ebay. A fast, customer-friendly and uncomplicated process is particularly important to me. I wish you a lot of fun while browsing, should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me carsten berger PS. This eBay-shop is a new project of mine, I sell on ebay since 18 years with my first eBay name carsten-antik on eBay.de, feel free to „pas by“ to read my 100% positive Feedback score (5019*). MORE ARTICLES Shipping Worldwide shipping with DHL or FEDEX. Informationen VISIT MY SHOP © 2018 Copyright: carsten-antik

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