104th Auction
2021/5/22
Lot 329
L. A. Favre BrandtIndependent Timer
An extraordinary, rare and heavy hunting case pocket watch with stoppable flying fourth of a seconds indicator "Seconde Foudroyante" and stoppable, independent centre seconds
Sold
estimated
2.200—4.000 €
Price realized
4.100 €
specific features
Case
18k gold, engine-turned, case maker's punch mark "AH".
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
2/3 plate movement, keywind for 2 barrels, gold screw compensation balance.
Case no.4118 27570
Diam.55 mm
Circa1885
Ctry.Swiss
Wt.149 g
Around 1870, the Favre-Brandt company in Le Locle was specialising in the export of watches and watch movements. James Favre-Brandt, one of the company members, relocated to Japan in 1863 and gained a reputation for his contributions to establishing the horological industry in Japan.
In 1877 L. A. Favre-Brandt moved to Geneva; a year later they won a silver medal at the World Exhibition in Paris. L. A. Favre-Brandt also registered as maker of watch movements under the brand name "Montauk Watch Co.".
Source: Kathleen H. Pritchard "Swiss Timepiece Makers", West Kennebunk, Maine 1997, p. F-20.