217 - Emile Droz - Pivoted Detent Chronometer

Emile Droz - Pivoted Detent Chronometer (*) A very fine, impressive pocket chronometer with pivoted detent escapement Case No. 16534, Dimensions 56 mm, circa 1900, Weight 127 g, Origin Schweiz Case: 18 K gold, engraved monogram, reeded bezels. Dial: Enamel. Movm.: Bridge movement, engraved monogramm "G&B", large gold screw compensation balance, blued helical balance spring. In his book "Les Fabricants d'Horlogerie Loclois 1785–1985", Jean Paul Bourdin said that "Emile Droz" refers to Auguste Emile Droz-dit Busset (1858–1909) from Le Locle. He had two brothers, Frédéric Droz (1863–1916) and Georges Droz (1871–1911). In 1898, the company was renamed Emile Droz. Case: very good. Dial: very good. Movm.: very good, capable of running, cleaning recommended.