Louis Armand 14K Gold Repeater Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1900
This Louis Armand pocket watch is a complicated Swiss-made timepiece crafted from 14K gold, featuring a quarter repeater, chronograph, calendar, and moon phase display.
The watch is distinguished by its calendar indications written in Russian, indicating it was produced for the Russian market. It is accompanied by its original retailer case, which features the branding of P.A. Chuksanov, a St. Petersburg-based merchant. The watch case, measuring approximately 58.7 mm in diameter, is engraved with medals from the 1895 International Exhibition and marked with a Locle hallmark. The total weight of the watch is 144 grams, and it is sold with an associated gold chain.
The piece serves as an example of a Swiss watchmaker's output at the turn of the 20th century, specifically tailored for the requirements of an international client base within the Russian Empire.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Minute repeating pocket watch
- Maker
- Louis Armand
- Origin
- Locle, Switzerland
- Weight
- 144 g
- Diameter
- 58.7 mm
- Material
- 14K Gold
- Retailer
- P.A. Chuksanov
- Exhibitions
- 1895 International Exhibition
- Serial Number
- 1845
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Louis Armand
Design
- Visible features
- • Calendar indications on the dial are in Russian • The retailer's box lining bears the name P.A. Chuksanov, St. Petersburg • Engraved medals appear on the case back • Moon phase sub-dial visible at the 6 o'clock position
- Retailer and Provenance
- The watch is presented in its original retailer case, which features internal markings identifying the seller as P.A. Chuksanov, based in St. Petersburg. Pyotr Arkadyevich Chuksanov was a 2nd guild merchant who operated a store in the St. Petersburg Gostiny Dvor, focusing on luxury goods including precious metals and diamond items. The inclusion of the original branded box connects the watch to its historical destination in the Russian Empire.
- Casing and External Markings
- The watch is housed in a 14K gold case measuring 58.7 mm in diameter. The individual serial number '1845' is engraved on the case, providing a specific identifier for the object.
- Construction and Complications
- The watch features a complex mechanism designed with multiple horological complications. It includes a quarter-repeater, a chronograph, and a calendar system that tracks the date, day of the week, and month. Additionally, it incorporates a moon phase complication. The calendar functions are presented in Russian, a feature that identifies the piece as intended for the Russian market. The dial layout includes sub-dials for the various calendar functions and a dedicated aperture for the moon phases, while the central hand assembly facilitates the chronograph and standard timekeeping functions.
Identification
- Serial number
- 1845
- 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: The exact provenance of the watch prior to this listing is not stated
- Research required: The mechanical functionality of the repeater and chronograph is not explicitly verified in the text