209 - J. Golay - École d'horlogerie Genève

J. Golay - École d'horlogerie Genève (*) An extremely rare, very fine Swiss graduate's pocket watch—lever chronometer—with a second time zone, manufactured at the watchmaking school in Geneva Cal. LeCoultre 18-19-20 RVS, Case No. 1889, Dimensions 49 mm, circa 1900, Weight 94 g, Origin: Switzerland Case: 18K rose gold, smooth. Dial: Enamel, subsidiary dial with 24-hour display. Movement: Bridge movement, lever escapement, gold-screw-compensated balance. J. Golay (often referred to as J. Golay-Audemars) was a renowned Geneva-based chronometer regulator and adjuster at the beginning of the 20th century. He worked primarily with prestigious companies in the field of haute horlogerie, including Patek Philippe, to prepare and regulate exceptional movements for the Geneva Observatory competitions. Case: very good. Dial: very good. Movement: very good, in working condition, cleaning recommended.