#179 • Jules Emmery, independent center-seconds w/quarter jump, heavy 18K HC

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

High bid $3,000.00

Status: Available

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

EPW - Jules Emmery, Sagne, two-train independent center-seconds chronograph with stop/start function only and 1/4-second jump, 51mm, heavy 18K gold original HC with small Jürgensen-style lips, Christmas, 1880 presentation inside front, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial with applied photo emulsion at center of a woman and two young children, KWKS (key not included with this lot), fully capped lever escapement with counterpoise, 29-31J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#9010 to cuvette. Gross weight of assembled watch 77.1 dwt (119.9 g). CONDITION: Mvt: Running, independent center-seconds and 1/4-second jump initiate properly but frequently when stopped cause the balance to stop as well, overhaul needed for this issue, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with some hazy toning, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches; dial nearly flawless in visible portion with faint semi-circular line of hand drag within 1/4-second jump register, applied photo emulsion with some loss to child at left side; case shows very little wear, no dents, good engine turning detail with only some areas of mild reduction at shoulders, case front opens sluggishly and needs assistance through second half of its opening range; bow pivots freely, push shows little wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $5,400 - $6,600 JH-80027