Robinson Detent Chronometer
Fine English 18K gold detent pocket chronometer antique pocket watch by Owen
Robinson, London, circa 1828
Fine white enamel dial with bold numerals and gold and blued steel hands.
The gilt full plate movement with beautiful masked balance cock.
Engine turned consular case with light edge wear.
Robinson was an escapement maker for John Arnold and the inventor of the
double wheel chronometer escapement.
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6196
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$8,000
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Diameter 52 mm
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Circa 1828
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NOTE: The small circles or shadows in some of our photos
are reflections of the camera lens. Since this watch is much smaller than in the
enlarged photos, a tiny blemish or imperfection that you could not see when looking
at the actual watch can appear very large in the photos.
