136 - August Ericsson - Spring Detent Chronometer

August Ericsson - Spring Detent Chronometer (*) A fine St. Petersburg deck chronometer with a spring detent escapement Movm. No. 380, Case No. 380, Dimensions 54 mm, circa 1880, Weight 142 g, Origin: Russia/Switzerland Case: Silver. Dial: Enamel. Movement: Bridge movement, compensation balance with gold and platinum screws. August Ericsson was a highly regarded Swedish watchmaker and retailer who operated his business in St. Petersburg from 1865 until his death in 1915. He used only top-of-the-line movements—such as Ulysse Nardin, IWC, Longines, and even Victor Kullberg—in his pocket watches and ship’s chronometers. He supplied watches to the Tsar and his family, as well as to the Russian Navy. Case: very good. Dial: very good. Movement: very good, in working condition; cleaning recommended.