Geezer
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A new acquisition
Hello,
I just acquired another piece for my personal collection (on the left). France had two important centers of watchmaking, Besancon and Cluses. The one on the left is a school piece by Paul Verdier, presumably a graduate of the school in Cluses. I doubt he failed to make the grade.
Just like the watch I have from Besancon the case is heavy, solid silver and very simple. It does have the initials PV on it which is a nice touch. Unfortunately the dial has some hairlines but I'm afraid that is something I will have to live with. I have been unable to find much more information on the Cluses school pieces although I did find some picture of large escapement models that were made by the students and are collectible right now. Apparently there is also a watchmaking museum in Cluses so I've someone has been there I would love to hear about it.
The chronograph movement is quite nice and is signed B. Pvin, which stands for Poitevin, a good name at the time in Paris.
The pictures were made in haste, so they don't do the watch justice.
Have a nice day!
Gijs
