136 - August Ericsson - Spring Detent Chronometer

August Ericsson - Spring Detent Chronometer (*) A fine St Petersburg deck chronometer with spring detent escapement Movm. No. 380, Case No. 380, Dimensions 54 mm, circa 1880, Weight 142 g, Origin Russland/Schweiz Case: Silver. Dial: Enamel. Movm.: Bridge movement, compensation balance with gold and platinum screws. August Ericsson was a well reputated Swedish watch maker and retailer having his business in St. Petersburg, starting 1865 died 1915. He used only top of the line movements like Ullusse Nardin, IWC Longines and even Victor Kullberg in his pocket watches and ship's chronometers. Delivered watches to the Csar and his family and the Russian Navy. Case: very good. Dial: very good. Movm.: very good, capable of running, cleaning recommended.