Octava timepiece, patented Swiss production, circa .
Elegant and rare 'savonette' pocket watch with triple case in 18 kt gold.White enamel dial with Arabic numerals and Louis XIV hands.The movement was patented in the USA with number US under the name Frantisek Hartmann – Josef Oliak in and in Switzerland with the number P.Constructed on individual brassed bridges, with anchor escapement and Breguet spirals. Compensated balance wheel.Casing measurements: Diameter: 55 mm Thickness: 18 mmWorks perfectly.Octava was founded as a company by Arthur Graizely, it later became Schild & Cie, Sa, Manufacture D'Horlogerie, La Chaux de Fonds.The company won Octava a gold medal in Chicago in , in Geneva in , and in Paris in . In , it won another medal in Chicago. Arthur Graizely was also the inventor of the Hebdomas watch and received prizes for his 8 day watch. Gross weight of the timepiece: gInsured shipping with tracking. Read More