369 - Jules Lecoultre - Decimal Time

Jules Lecoultre - Decimal Time (*) A remarkable pocket watch with decimal time Case No. 42759, Dimensions 55 mm, circa 1894, Weight 137 g, Origin: Switzerland Case: Silver. Dial: Enamel. Movement: Divided 4/5 plate movement, lever escapement, screw-compensated balance. Decimal watches enjoyed a resurgence in popularity toward the end of the 19th century; this silver pocket watch dates from that period and features as many as three hour indicators on the dial: alongside the traditional 12-hour ring are auxiliary 10-hour and 24-hour dials. The seconds are also displayed in both 60- and 100-division scales. The dial features a blue, gold, and black color scheme and is very finely crafted. The back of the case is lovingly decorated with a vivid engraving of a horse. Case: very good. Dial: very good. Movement: very good, in need of restoration.