Louis Audemars 18k Yellow Gold Chronometer with Dead Independent Seconds
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1861
This Louis Audemars chronometer is a manual-wind, round-shaped pocket watch crafted from 18k yellow gold. Dating to 1861, the watch features a dead independent seconds complication, which is controlled by a rectangular push-piece mounted on the case band at 5 o'clock.
The internal movement, designated as caliber 19'', is constructed from gilded brass and comprises 34 jewels. It incorporates a double-train of wheels and two barrels with differential gears, a design inspired by the works of Sylvain Mairet. Technical specifications include a straight-line equilibrated lever escapement, a compensated balance fitted with gold poising screws, and a blued steel hairspring with terminal curves.
The piece measures 49 mm in diameter and bears the case and movement number 8633. The auction description notes that the movement is in good condition, although it recommends an overhaul. Accessories include an extract from the archives.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Dead independent seconds pocket watch
- Year
- 1861
- Maker
- Louis Audemars
- Caliber
- 19''
- Diameter
- 49 mm
- Jewel Count
- 34
- Complication
- Dead independent seconds
- Case Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Serial Number
- 8633
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Louis Audemars
Design
- Visible features
- • Rectangular push-piece for the dead seconds function at 5 o'clock • Gilded brass movement plate with exposed steel wheels • Crown-wound case design • White enamel dial with Roman numerals
- Movement and Escapement
- The caliber 19'' movement is a gilded brass construction equipped with 34 jewels. Its architecture is notable for its double-train of wheels and two barrels with differential gears, a design influence attributed to the work of Sylvain Mairet active between 1850 and 1855. The escapement is a straight-line equilibrated lever type. The regulating organs consist of a compensated balance equipped with gold poising screws and a blued steel hairspring featuring terminal curves.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The pocket watch is housed in an 18k yellow gold, round-shaped case. Externally, the case features a crown-winding mechanism and a specific rectangular push-piece located at the 5 o'clock position on the case band, which is utilized to activate the dead independent seconds complication. The dial is white, featuring Roman numeral hour markers and a railroad-style minute track. The watch retains its original hands, as noted in the provided documentation. The case displays signs of wear consistent with its age, specifically being described as slightly scratched.
- Signatures and Documentation
- The watch is identified by movement number 8633, which corresponds with the case number 8633. The maker, Louis Audemars, was a prominent Swiss horologist who transitioned from producing finished movements for major manufacturers such as Le Roy, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin to producing complete watches starting in 1848. This specific movement is documented in the maison's archives, supported by an included extract. The manufacture of this watch is attributed to 1861, fitting within the timeline of the company’s independent production phase.
Identification
- Serial number
- 8633
- 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: Movement overhaul recommended by auction house
- Research required: Verification of the extract from the archives not provided in detail beyond summary