stopwatch
Date: 1920-1930
Inventory Number: 5118
Classification: Watch
Subject:
Maker: Marc Timothée Stauffer Jeune (1874 - 1950)
Maker: W. E. Huguenin (fl. 1916 - 1924)
User: Institute of Geographical Exploration (1929 - 1952)
Cultural Region:
Dimensions:
0.6 lb., 1 x 7 x 4.5 cm (0.3 kg, 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
Overall - Storage: 1.5 x 10.5 x 8.5 cm (9/16 x 4 1/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
Accessories: chamois pouch
Description:
This is a stem-winding stopwatch in a nickel-plated case in pendant form. White dial divided into seconds 0" - 60" every 1" with subdivisions every fifth of a second. Smaller dial is marked into minutes, 1'-30'. The dial is marked "W. E. HUGUENIN."
The case and movement are marked "M. T. STAUFFER." The movement has two adjustments and 7 jewels.
The stopwatch is stored in a chamois bag.
The case and movement are marked "M. T. STAUFFER." The movement has two adjustments and 7 jewels.
The stopwatch is stored in a chamois bag.
In Collection(s)
Signedon dial: W. E. HUGUENIN / SWITZERLAND
on movement and inside rear cover: M. T. STAUFFER / SWISS
on movement and inside rear cover: M. T. STAUFFER / SWISS
Curatorial RemarksThe movement and case are both marked "M. T. Stauffer / Switzerland" but the dial is "W. E. Huguenin." Both are known watchmakers. Did Huguenin make dials for Stauffer? Is this a replacement dial? Or was Huguenin marketing watches made by Stauffer?
ProvenanceInstitute of Geographical Exploration; transfer to CHSI, circa 1967.