SOLD! Rare 1910s C.L.Guinand RATTRAPANTE Spit-Seconds Military Stopwatch, Great War Stopwatch, WWI Military Stopwatch
This Rare C.L.Guinand RATTRAPANTE Spit-Seconds Military Stopwatch is a must-have for any serious WWI collector. With its intricate design and historical significance, this stopwatch is a true piece of art. Featuring a split-second timer and military precision, it was used during the Great War and is now a coveted collector's item. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history with this exquisite WWI collectible.
Metal case No. 52823, Rattrapante pusher at 11h, signed. Enamelled dial with 60-second division, central stopwatch hand with sweep function, small second, 30-minute counter at 12h, hair cracks, the enamel dial some signs of repair and number 55 is a re-paint. Lever movement with flat spring, rattrapante, signed.
Meaning of Rattrapante:
“Rattrapanter” is French for “to catch again” or “to take again.” All this occurs without affecting the motion of the main chronograph hand. A rattrapante is also called a “split-seconds chronograph” or a flyback chronograph.
What is a Rattrapante Stopwatch?
A split-seconds hand or rattrapante is an additional seconds hand on mechanical chronographs. The split-seconds hand, which runs underneath the stopwatch hand, can be stopped independently using a push-button at “10 o'clock”, while the stopwatch hand continues to run.
What was the use of the Rattrapante Stop watch?
This is where the rattrapante function counts the same events that started simultaneously but did not end simultaneously. How to use it is by activating the chronograph at the same time. After the first event occurs, you will use the pusher to stop the one hand, and the other hand will continue to count the total time.
Details:
Maker: C.L. Guinand.
Model: Rattrapante Slipt-seconds military stopwatch.
Year: circa 1910s.
Material: Metal.
Diameter: circa 49mm, 15 mm thickness.
Lume: No.
Movement: Signed C.L.Guinand. Lever movement with flat spring, rattrapante, signed.
Box/Papers: No.
Condition:
This lovely and rare C.L Guinand Stopwatch is in is in good vintage condition with signs of use and age.
The enamel dial looks beautiful and has a hair cracks. By number 55 the enamel and the number has been restored. The watch case is in good condition with age related signs and use.
The watch movement is in good woking order at the moment, however the last full service date is not known.
(For more details please see pictures as they are the part of the description.) Last full service date is not known and by all vintage watches is recommended. As with any watch this age I cannot guarantee ongoing operation without a professional cleaning and oiling.
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Customs duties in your own country may apply. This item will be packed very well and will be shipped with tracking code.
121912400/12