Saboneta Chrono Clock, Swiss, Gold, 1870s

Very interesting chrono-watch with solid 14K gold covers built by Swiss master watchmakers of the St. Jean factory in Geneva, as is evident in its dial. The decoration of its outer covers shows a beautiful guilloche engraving with tight concentric diamonds and very small, being the front decorated in its central part with a shield surrounded by vegetal ornamentation and naked initials; the back has a small round central shield. The white enamel dial on convex bronze is free of imperfections, offering a splendid view of classic cut. The main hour numerals are Roman, while the rest is Arabic. Peculiar is the disposition of the seconds hand at IX o'clock, with a second one at III o'clock. The hands, either in gilded brass or gold-plated, are of the Louis XVI type. The type of winding is traced by the crown, which shows a contrast mark on its neck. Likewise, the back of the front and back covers is used to engrave the different contrasts. The dust cover is engraved to emphasize the excellence of the machinery shown inside, whose regulator is of the type 'A-R'. It is worth noting that while the time mechanics works completely correctly and is complete in its entirety, the chronometer has been removed from its original location, not being able to perform that function. It is noteworthy that this watch is delivered with elegant sustaining chain of the time in impeccable condition and that it is gold plated. Case diameter: 51 mm.