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13. Hausmann & Co. A very rare and historical heavy 18K gold…
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13. Hausmann & Co. A very rare and historical heavy 18K gold…
Estimate €8,000 - €12,000
Voluntary lot
Description
13. Hausmann & Co. A very rare and historical heavy 18K gold single pusher chronograph wristwatch with enamelled white dial
Date: Circa 1910
Movement: Jewelled manual wind
Dial: Enamelled white, black Arabic numerals, black outer second divisions, red inner spiral scale, subsidiary dials at 12 and 6 for running seconds and 30 minute recording, blued steel leaf hands, centre chronograph hand
Case: Polished hinged round, crown and chronograph button at 12
Strap/Bracelet: Black leather
Signed: Dial
Size: 37mm
Weight: 49,35g
Accompaniments: Hausmann & Co. box
Dating from circa 1910, this rare single-button chronograph wristwatch by Hausmann & Co. originates from the pioneering era of wrist chronographs, when the complication was still evolving from its pocket watch origins.
The enamel dial presents a highly functional and experimental layout, combining subsidiary registers with a red spiral scale for precise elapsed time readings.
Cased in heavy 18K yellow gold with crown and chronograph pusher at 12 o'clock, this example reflects an early and uncommon design configuration in the history of wrist chronograph development.
Founded in Rome in 1794, Hausmann & Co. has long been associated with the distribution and commissioning of fine Swiss watchmaking for the Italian market. The firm played an important role in introducing high-quality horology to a discerning clientele, often collaborating with leading manufactures to produce or sign exclusive pieces tailored for local demand. This historical context further enhances the significance of the present watch as part of an early network of international watch retail and distribution.
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