Antique C1860 Henry Capt Rare

Creator: Henry Capt
Case Material: 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Case Dimensions: Diameter: 1.89 in (48 mm)
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Period: 1860-1869
Date of Manufacture: 1860
Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use.


A rare Henry Capt 18ct yellow gold keywind open face, pivoted detent chronometer pocket watch with day date, C1860.
Dial: The perfect white enamel dial signed Henry Capt a Geneve, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, two subsidiary dials for Day and Date with original blued steel spade hands.
Case: The 18ct Yellow Gold Case with engine turned case back and vacant circular cartouche. The inner cuvette fully signed and numbered, with a description of the movement and two apertures for winding and hand setting of the watch.
Movement: The gilded bar movement with Pivoted Detent Chronometer escapement, Bi- Metallic compensation balance and signed Henry Capt.
This pocket watch is very rare indeed to have a day date function and a pivoted detent escapement for extra accuracy by this eminent Swiss watchmaker. We sell this timepiece with our certificate of authenticity.

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