#135 • Albert H Potter, minute repeater w/chronograph, heavy 18K HC

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $29,000.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

EPW - Albert H. Potter, Geneva, minute repeater with chronograph, 52mm, heavy 18K gold original Albert H. Potter HC with balance wheel trademark, Jürgensen-style lips, monogram "JHB" initials to front and monogram 1883 date to rear, engraving within front reads "J.H. Barker, from Mother", glazed mvt observation cover, white enamel SS dial, Breguet-style hands, SW-shift-locking-LS, fully capped lever escapement, wheel satin nickel finish, plates with notable anglage, s#326. Gross weight of assembled watch 94.7 dwt (147.2 g). A superb triple-signed example of this rare watch. John H. Barker (1844-1910) was a wealthy American industrialist and philanthropist. He was the president of the Haskell & Barker Car Company based in Michigan City, Indiana, one of the largest manufacturers of railroad freight cars in the United States. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good repeat function and tone aside from hands being a bit over one minute out of index, good chronograph function, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered micro-fine scratches, few specks of oxide to steelwork; nearly flawless dial, few micro-fine scratches and pinpoint nicks to center; excellent-plus hands; case shows little wear, scattered pinpoint nicks, excellent engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystals. Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000 JH-79483