Wristwatch · Deck chronometer wristwatch

L.Leroy Marine Deck Chronometer 18K White Gold Wristwatch

Partially verified

According to Freeman's, this lot consists of an 18K white gold automatic wristwatch by L.Leroy titled 'Marine Deck Chronometer'. The approximately 43 mm case contains a silvered dial featuring Roman numeral hour indications, an off-center subsidiary running seconds counter at the upper dial section, and a power reserve indicator graduated between 'BASSE' and 'HAUTE' at 6 o'clock. Plaques applied to the dial bear 'L.LEROY' and 'Nº 2293'. The source records case back stamps reading 'CHRONOMETRE DE PONT L.LEROY BESANCON-FRANCE 10ATM LL200 AU750 (Swiss hallmarks) No 2293', and the timepiece is mounted on a black leather strap.

Front view of L.Leroy 18K white gold Marine Deck Chronometer wristwatch — Freeman's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: freemansauction.com
Category: Wristwatch · Deck chronometer wristwatch
Maker / attribution: L.Leroy
Reference: LL200
Catalogue / lot identifier: 57
Source-reported date: Not established
Country: France
Source-reported serial: 2293

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Configuration

This L.Leroy 'Marine Deck Chronometer' is documented as an automatic wristwatch housed in an 18K white gold case with an approximate size of 43 mm. It is accompanied by a black leather strap.

Internal case back inscriptions reported by the source include the designation 'CHRONOMETRE DE PONT', the reference number 'LL200', and the serial number '2293'. The case back is also marked 'AU750' and includes Swiss hallmarks.

Evidence for this section

“Maker: L.Leroy”
“Case size: Approx. 43 mm”
“Case material: 18K white gold”
“Movement: Automatic”
“Bracelet/Strap: Black leather”
“Stamps: Case back: CHRONOMETRE DE PONT L.LEROY BESANCON-FRANCE 10ATM LL200 AU750 (Swiss hallmarks) No 2293.”

Dial Characteristics

The timepiece features a silvered dial with Roman numeral hour markers. The dial includes an off-center subsidiary seconds counter positioned at 12 o'clock and a power reserve indicator located at 6 o'clock.

Applied cartouches on the dial display the maker's name 'L.LEROY' and the serial number 'Nº 2293'.

Evidence for this section

“Dial: Silvered”
“Functions: Seconds and power reserve indicator”
“Silvered dial displays Roman numerals for the hours, blued hands, an off-center seconds subdial at 12 o'clock, and a power reserve display at 6 o'clock.”
“A central vertically striped dial reserve features applied cartouches labeled 'L.LEROY' and 'Nº 2293'.”

Condition and Terms of Sale

The lot is sold 'as is'. The auction house provides no warranty regarding the current functional status or the authenticity of individual parts, noting that repairs and restoration may have occurred.

The source does not provide a date of manufacture. The movement mechanism was not described in detail in the provided lot text.

Evidence for this section

“All lots are sold “AS IS”.”
“The authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed since repairs and restoration may have occurred.”
“Please note that Hindman does not warranty the watch at the time of the auction or after its purchase.”

Open research questions

Does the 'LL200' reference correspond to a specific caliber or production series for L.Leroy?
What do the specific Swiss hallmarks present on the case back indicate regarding the gold assay or manufacture location?
Is there a historical production record associated with serial number 2293 for this specific Marine Deck Chronometer model?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for L.Leroy Marine Deck Chronometer 18K White Gold Wristwatch
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Maker	L.Leroy	“Maker: L.Leroy”
Model	Marine Deck Chronometer	“Model: Marine Deck Chronometer”
Case material	18K white gold	“Case material: 18K white gold”
Case size	Approx. 43 mm	“Case size: Approx. 43 mm”
Movement	Automatic	“Movement: Automatic”
Case back stamps	CHRONOMETRE DE PONT L.LEROY BESANCON-FRANCE 10ATM LL200 AU750 (Swiss hallmarks) No 2293	“Stamps: Case back: CHRONOMETRE DE PONT L.LEROY BESANCON-FRANCE 10ATM LL200 AU750 (Swiss hallmarks) No 2293.”
Included Accessories	Extra strap	“Sold with: Extra strap”

Visible details

Silvered dial displays Roman numerals for the hours, blued hands, an off-center seconds subdial at 12 o'clock, and a power reserve display at 6 o'clock.
A central vertically striped dial reserve features applied cartouches labeled 'L.LEROY' and 'Nº 2293'.
Fitted with a dark leather strap displaying light contrast stitching.

Research qualifications

The case back and automatic movement are not shown in the primary photograph; case back stamps are source-reported.
No specific date or year of manufacture is provided in the source description.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

L.LEROY, 18K WHITE GOLD 'MARINE DECK CHRONOMETER' WATCH | Freeman's

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record b97c8ef8c9

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