J. King & Co., 5 Claro Terrace, South Kensington, No. 20/264, with London hallmarks for 1896. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, early keyless pocket chronometer with 34 minute Karrusel regulator and chronograph with 30 minute instantaneous recorder. | Important Collectors Wristwatches Pocket Watches & Clocks | Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 21st October 1995

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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

LOT 246

J. King & Co., 5 Claro Terrace, South Kensington, No. 20/264, with London hallmarks for 1896. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, early keyless pocket chronometer with 34 minute Karrusel regulator and chronograph with 30 minute instantaneous recorder.

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

C. Three body, massive, "pommes et filets", polished, marked "C.I.O." (George John Oliphant) the back engraved with a monogram, thief proof swivel bow. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel by Willis, with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and red minute register. Blued steel "beetle" hands. M. 20"', frosted and gilt, three - quarter plate, 19 jewels, pointed-tooth lateral lever escapement with gold wheel, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, balance spring with terminal curve. Bonniksen 34 minute Karrusel regulator. Chronograph activated by depressing the winding crown. Signed on the back plate. h1 excellent condition. Diam. 57 mm.

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Note: Pocket chronometers with centre seconds and 34 minute revolving Karrusel regulator are fairly rare even more so when fitted with a chronograph. According to the date it was made, this watch is almost certainly one of the first chronograph ever made with a Karrusel regulator. Its original price of £ 73, makes it the most expensive Karrusel then available.