L. Leroy & Cie Observatory Chronometer Precision Pocket Watch

Inventory Number: PW2303011LC

Made in 1927, signed L. Leroy & Cie. 56mm.Three-body silver open-faced case with anti-magnetic patented protection of the movement. Movement no. 18068. Extremely accurate, it was tested in The Observatory of Besançon and awarded the Gold Medal with a total of 238 marks, therefore the soft iron cuvette engraved “Ecran Paramagnétique, breveté no.18068,  L. Leroy & Cie, 7 bd de la Madeleine, Paris, Médaille d'or, 238 Points “.

White enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, blued-steel spade hands, signed on dial, case and movement. Gilt brass movement, 17 jewels, wolf-teeth winding, blued-steel Breguet balance spring with terminal curve. Accompanied by copies of the timing certificates.

Functions: hours, minutes, and small seconds.

On loan from the private collection of Mr. Yeung Sau Wong.