Le Phare - Lot 263

Le Phare Chronograph pocket watch with hour - quarter - minute and date repeaters in 18K yellow gold 750 thousandths with mechanical movement. - Round case, smooth bezel, round bezel, fluted crown, officer's caseback (with glass) with chased dedication to Emile Désirat, rescuer of the steamer Serbier on January 12, 1920. - White enamel dial, black painted Arabic numerals and minute track, pear-shaped hands, small seconds and moon phases at 6 o'clock, central second hand for chronograph function, date hand at 12 o'clock, day of the week and month (in French) in windows at 3 and 9 o'clock. Numbered case French hallmark Hand-wound mechanical movement with column wheel Diameter: 56 mm - Gross weight: 135.81 g Provenance: Collection of Mr. Y, by descent. Condition report: Good cosmetic condition, scratches from use, cracks on the dial, the watch was working at the time of the appraisal, an overhaul recommended.