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Pocket watch · Pocket chronometer & deck watch
Albert H. Potter & Co., Geneva Gold Hunting Cased Keyless Pocket Chronometer No. 85
This 18ct gold hunting-cased keyless pocket chronometer by Albert H. Potter & Co., Geneva, dates to circa 1885 and is numbered 85 on the train bridge. According to the auction catalogue, the nickel movement incorporates Potter's patented pivoted detent escapement, a large free-sprung bi-metallic compensation balance, and a blued steel helical spring. The white enamel dial displays black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, a sunken subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock, and blued steel moon hands. The 54.5 mm yellow gold case features engine-turned covers, a polished band, and a snap-on glazed cuvette.
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www.sothebys.com · 12
Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
Albert H. Potter & Co. Geneva Pocket Watch
This hunting-cased pocket watch by Albert H. Potter & Co. has a reported case diameter of 36mm. The white dial is signed 'ALBERT H. POTTER & CO. GENEVA' below the 12 o'clock position and displays Roman numerals bordered by decorative scroll motifs, outer Arabic five-minute divisions, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. It is fitted with Breguet-style moon hands. The yellow-toned metal case includes a hinged front cover and a winding crown positioned at 3 o'clock within an articulated bow. The source reports movement number 416, lever-setting mechanism, and an exhibition caseback.
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www.liveauctioneers.com · 0241
Pocket watch · Pocket chronometer & deck watch
Albert H. Potter Pivoted Detent Chronometer pocket watch
This yellow gold hunter-cased keyless pocket chronometer is dated circa 1877 and attributed to American horologist Albert H. Potter during his Geneva period. The watch has a 56 mm 18K yellow gold case stamped with Potter's trademark. Its white enamel dial displays Roman numerals, blued hands, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock, signed Albert H. Potter & Co. Geneva. The source reports that it houses a nickel manual-wind movement, numbered 86, featuring a pivoted detent escapement, helical hairspring, bi-metallic compensation balance, and patent stamps from 1875 and 1876.
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www.phillips.com · 86
Pocket watch · Pocket chronometer & deck watch
Albert H. Potter & Co. 18K Gold Hunting-Cased Pocket Chronometer
This 18K gold, hunting-cased, keyless pocket chronometer, identified as No. 41, is attributed to Albert H. Potter & Co. of Geneva, circa 1877. The watch features a bassine-style case with an engine-turned exterior and a central monogram. Internally, it is distinguished by a 44 mm (19 1/2''') nickel movement featuring fausses côtes decoration and a patented split-plate kidney caliber. The movement operates with a going barrel and a straight-line calibrated lever escapement, utilizing a cut bimetallic compensation balance with platinum and gold adjustment screws. The white enamel dial provides radial Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, complemented by blued steel Breguet hands. A notable construction element is the gold glazed cuvette, which allows observation of the movement.
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catalog.antiquorum.swiss · 299