Zenith L' heure a la seconde Circa 1920
Description: L' Heure a la seconde Circa 1920 Brass, silver, mahoganySwitzerland, c.1900Zenith (Est. 1865) - manufacturer of precision pocket watches within the cover inscribed ‘L'Heure à la SECONDE. Chronometre ZENITH. Grand Prix Paris 1900’Silver dial with Roman and Arabic numeralssmall Seconds display and display power reserve 40 hoursManual winding, stick to activate the balance wheelIn original mahogany box with double-sided opening, lockable with keyEnclosed are two replacement springs Dimensions: 15 x 12 x 10 cmDiameter Chronometer: 8.5 cmGood ConditionThe world exhibition in Paris in the year 1900 was the 5th World Exhibition in Paris,and with over 48 million visitors one of the most successful exhibitions of its kind, in whichtechnical as well as arts and crafts accomplishments, were able to establish themselves during the Industrial Revolution.The Zenith Chronometer was awarded at the exhibition with the Grand Prix.
Condition:The chronometer is in good condition with slight signs of age and wear.During in house testing the chronometer was functional. Long term precision and regularity cannot be guaranteed.The dimensions of the box are 15 x 12 x 10 cm. The diameter measures 8.5 cm.
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Description: L' Heure a la seconde Circa 1920 Brass, silver, mahoganySwitzerland, c.1900Zenith (Est. 1865) - manufacturer of precision pocket watches within the cover inscribed ‘L'Heure à la SECONDE. Chronometre ZENITH. Grand Prix Paris 1900’Silver dial with Roman and Arabic numeralssmall Seconds display and display power reserve 40 hoursManual winding, stick to activate the balance wheelIn original mahogany box with double-sided opening, lockable with keyEnclosed are two replacement springs Dimensions: 15 x 12 x 10 cmDiameter Chronometer: 8.5 cmGood ConditionThe world exhibition in Paris in the year 1900 was the 5th World Exhibition in Paris,and with over 48 million visitors one of the most successful exhibitions of its kind, in whichtechnical as well as arts and crafts accomplishments, were able to establish themselves during the Industrial Revolution.The Zenith Chronometer was awarded at the exhibition with the Grand Prix.
Condition:The chronometer is in good condition with slight signs of age and wear.During in house testing the chronometer was functional. Long term precision and regularity cannot be guaranteed.The dimensions of the box are 15 x 12 x 10 cm. The diameter measures 8.5 cm.
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