Case and Dial
The watch is housed in a four-body, bassine et filets case constructed from 14K yellow gold. The exterior features an engine-turned finish complemented by a polished band and borders. A chronograph button is situated at the 12 o'clock position. The case includes a hinged gold cuvette that is engraved with the object's technical specifications. Additionally, a glazed, gold-rimmed cover allows for inspection of the movement without exposing it directly.
The white enamel dial displays radial black Roman numerals and an outer minute track. An outermost track provides fifths of a second divisions, calibrated to 300 units for timing purposes. Subsidiary dials are utilized for constant seconds, days of the week, date, and months, alongside a dedicated aperture for moon phases. The time is indicated by gilt Louis XVI hands.
Evidence for this section
- “Four-body, bassine et fi lets, engine-turned with polished band and borders, chronograph button at 12”
- “Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the technical details, glazed goldrimmed cover to view the movement”
- “White enamel with radial black Roman numerals, outer minute track and outermost fi fths of a second divisions calibrated to 300 units”
- “Gilt Louis XVI hands”