#368 • Swiss, two-train independent dead-beating center-seconds, 18K

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

High bid $2,800.00

Status: Available

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

EPW - Unsigned Swiss, two-train independent dead-beating center-seconds (this style termed "Seconde Morte" in French) with stop/start function, 49mm, 18K gold OF original case, slide on band at 6 for stop/start of center-seconds, gold cuvette marked "Demi Chronometre," KWKS (key not included with this lot), lever escapement, 31J, gilt mvt, s#2339 within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 55.6 dwt (86.5 g). CONDITION: Mvt: Running, dead-beating center-seconds with good stop/start function, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches; dial with scratch right of 12 that continues onward as a fine scratch extending to 3, some scattered mild fine scratches and pinpoint nicks elsewhere; excellent hands; case shows medium wear, peck mark to upper-left shoulder of rear, reduced engine turning detail with full loss through shoulder; tight bow thinned somewhat at top; glass crystal with scattered scratches. Estimate: $3,800 - $4,400 JH-79972