1880 Swiss Chronometer Movement with Detent and Micrometer

Swiss pivoted detent chronometer movement, circa 1880. Helical…
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Swiss pivoted detent chronometer movement, circa 1880. Helical balance spring, goose neck micrometer. Runs. Marked: Chronometre No 6876. Ex. Christies 30 Sept 1992. Provenance: The private collection of a master watchmaker, purchased from UK dealers for their technical interest.

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