217 - Emile Droz - Pivoted Detent Chronometer

Emile Droz - Pivoted Detent Chronometer (*) A very fine, impressive pocket chronometer with a pivoted detent escapement Case No. 16534, Dimensions 56 mm, circa 1900, Weight 127 g, Origin: Switzerland Case: 18K gold, engraved monogram, fluted bezels. Dial: Enamel. Movement: Bridge movement, engraved monogram “G&B,” large gold-screw compensation balance, blued helical balance spring. In his book *Les Fabricants d’Horlogerie Loclois 1785–1985*, Jean Paul Bourdin stated 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. Movement: very good, in working order, cleaning recommended.