155 - J. Auricoste, Horloger de la Marine de l'Etat - Comparison Watch

J. Auricoste, Horloger de la Marine de l'Etat - Comparison Watch (*) A rare deck watch in its original fitted mahogany box and an additional shipping box—a stationary chronometer designed to synchronize several watches, such as those worn by members of a flying squadron Case No. 62159, Dimensions 68 mm, circa 1940, Origin: France Case: Nickel, push-back, fluted faceted glazed bezel, mounted on a gilt brass plate. Dial: Silvered, Arabic numerals, center seconds, blued spade hands. Movement: 3/4-plate movement, lever escapement, Glucydur screw balance. The way the crown is fitted ensures that the center seconds hand is reset to “0” when the crown is pulled out to set the hands. The balance remains locked until the winding crown is pushed back in. Case: very good. Dial: very good. Movement: very good, capable of running, cleaning recommended.