Pocket Watch Case

Lomogo, brand of Fabrique La Maisonette, 18K hunting minute-repeating chronograph pocket watch, elaborate case. Near mint overall condition, good running order, great sound, Mother-of-Pearl inlaid box with top-silk. Description: Lomogo, a brand of Fabrique La Maisonette, registered in 1910 by Maurice Woog of La Chaux-de-Fonds, large 18K yellow gold hunting-cased minute-repeating chronograph pocket watch, 54mm, elaborate case with raised decoration in front, monogram, engraved flowers, frosted field, gold cuvette with medallion display and features, a small 1929 presentation engraved at the base of the cuvette. The minute repeater is push activated and has spin-ball governor, both patents of C. Barbezat-Baillot of the same town, granted in the 1890′s. The single chronograph is activated by push at 2 o’clock, the single button starting, stopping and returning. The gilt movement has 17 jewels, the repeat train not jeweled in this type. To repeat, one depresses the button fully, which winds the repeat spring, and upon release the watch strikes the hour on the lower toned gong, double-strikes the quarter on two gongs, and finishes with the minute on the high gong, all via two hammers striking on two superimposed gongs. The assembled watch weighs 70.7 dwt (109.9 g). The watch comes in its original superb mahogany fitted box with inlay on top, inner top-silk with Lomogo brand beneath arranged medallions, representing awards the company may have accumulated at various expositions. The box has chamber beneath the watch with additional mainspring and crystal. Condition: Inspected and freshly lubricated by yours truly, a full-time watch specialist since 1971. Good running order, near mint mechanism, perfect chronograph and repeat functions, lovely clear tone. The dial has crescent-shaped hairline shown in the photo. Hands are near mint. The case has crisp mint looks with hardly any wear, but I grade at near mint owing to a few small dings to the back along with microfine scratches, typical of a watch normally displayed with the decorative side up. The box has stunning interior with mint silk and velvet, while the outside shows light wear, rubbing, and small formative split. The order of grading terms I use is as follows: Pristine – Mint – Excellent – Fine – Fair – Poor. In addition I add more detail, so one can properly interpret the photos. The item “Lomogo, 18K hunting minute-repeating chronograph pocket watch, elaborate case” is in sale since Thursday, October 06, 2016. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “watchperson” and is located in Milford, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Year of Manufacture: 1910-1919
• Brand: Lomogo – La Maisonette
• Closure: Full Hunter
• Features: 12-Hour Dial
• Escapement Type: Lever
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
• Case: 18K yellow gold