J Auricoste, "Just", Chronograph Marine Pocket Watch, Lemania Movement, circa 1918

Dealer description — Vintage Watch Specialist

A very well Preserved J Auricoste Marine Chronograph Pocket Watch with a Lemania Movement circa 1918 Since its founding in 1854, Auricoste has been intrinsically linked to French naval aviation, serving as the official watchmaker for the French Navy, the Bureau des Longitudes, the Army's Geographic Service, and the National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts. This prestigious history grants Auricoste a unique status in the world of watchmaking, where the beauty and precision of its mechanisms are paramount. What's on Offer A very beautiful-looking piece of history here. Most likely issued to the French military this type of chronograph pocket watch was utilised by pilots and aviators during their service for multiple purposes and was a very handy tool at the time. This one even contains a very well-made Lemania movement making it even more special. As you can see the white enamel dial is imprinted with multiple numbers and subdials all of which have amazingly stayed intact and are fully readable. These numbers and text all have some form of purpose when it comes to timing. The watch is encased in steel which has become tarnished with time and there is some gold accents seen in the bezel ring and crown area. In order to set the time on this watch you must press down on the small button on the case and carefully turn the crown at the same time differentiating it from the traditional way of setting. The watch is fully running and keeping excellent time as it should, an overall beautiful piece of horological history.