Henri Jacot, Locle 18K gold full hunter split second chronograph pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1890
According to the auction catalog, this keyless wind full hunter pocket watch by Henri Jacot, Locle dates to circa 1890 and is crafted in 18K yellow gold with a split-second chronograph (rattrapante) complication.
The white enamel dial is inscribed 'Henri Jacot Locle' beneath 12 o'clock, featuring black Roman numerals, blued steel hands with central sweep hands, an outer chronograph calibration scale, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The case shows fine reeded borders with a winding crown and suspension bow situated at 3 o'clock.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1890
- Type
- Full hunter split second chronograph pocket watch
- Maker
- Henri Jacot, Locle
- Winding
- Keyless wind
- Case Style
- Full hunter
- Complication
- Split second chronograph (rattrapante)
- Case Material
- 18K gold (750)
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Henri Jacot, Locle
Design
- Visible features
- • White dial signed 'Henri Jacot Locle' in cursive script below the 12 position • Roman numeral hour indices, fine outer 0-240 track, and subsidiary dial at 6 o'clock • Two central chronograph sweep hands along with pierced poire-style hour and minute hands • Hinged front hunter cover open to the left revealing coin-edge or reeded bezel and band decoration • Fluted onion winding crown with pendant loop positioned at the 3 o'clock orientation, flanked by case slides/pushers
- Dial and Hands Layout
- The dial is white with Roman numeral hour indices, an outer 0-240 track, and a subsidiary dial located at the 6 o'clock position. Indications are provided by pierced poire-style hour and minute hands accompanied by two central chronograph sweep hands.
- Identity and Attribution
- The auction title attributes this timepiece to maker Henri Jacot, Locle, describing it as an 18K yellow gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch with a split-second chronograph complication (chronographe de poche à clapet avec fonction rattrapante remontoir au pendant). The catalog provides an approximate date of circa 1890, while caliber specifications and serial numbers are not stated in the source text. In visual observation, the dial reflects this attribution, bearing the maker's signature inscribed in script below the 12 position. Any internal marks or hallmarking remain unconfirmed in the provided lot record.
- Case Construction and Controls
- The pocket watch is configured in a full hunter case reported as 18K gold (750). The hinged front hunter cover opens to the left, revealing a reeded or coin-edge bezel and band decoration. Controls include a fluted onion winding crown and pendant loop positioned at the 3 o'clock orientation. The pendant area is flanked by visible case slides or pushers.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Internal movement and hallmarks are not illustrated in the auction photograph
- Research required: Movement caliber, jewel count, and operating condition are unstated in the available lot text