Electromagnetic Clock - leon hatot - Brass - 1940-1950 - ATO
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Brass Leon Hatot clock from 1940–1950 in Art Deco style, with a battery-powered electromagnetic mechanism, several-day power reserve, no striking, weighing 3 kg and measuring 350 × 210 × 90 mm, origin France, in excellent condition and in working order; supplied with a wooden case and a timestamped video proving operation.
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This model of watch is a wonderful example of Leon Hatot's production, winner in 1925 of the Grand Prix of the International Exposition of Paris. Extremely rare to find, this specimen is in working condition with very light signs of its almost 75 years.
Its producer and inventor, Leon Hatot, studied from 1895 to 1898 at the Besançon Watchmaking School, then at the city’s École des Beaux-Arts. In 1905 he opens a shop in Besançon and dedicates himself to the production and engraving of watch cases in precious metals. In 1911 he moves to Paris and takes over the "Maison Bredillard", while keeping his Besançon manufacturing. From 1919, he founded a company to produce battery-powered watches. In 1923 he begins, with Marius Lavet, the production of ATO watches. In 1925, Hatot wins the Grand Prix of the International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts with a series of electric watches in the Art Deco style. He is named Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. Hatot was one of the founding members of the Société Française Chronométrique. Léon Hatot S.A. is now part of the Swatch Group.
The watch will be shipped in a padded wooden case and you will receive a video with a timestamp that attests to the proper functioning of the watch before shipment.
This model of watch is a wonderful example of Leon Hatot's production, winner in 1925 of the Grand Prix of the International Exposition of Paris. Extremely rare to find, this specimen is in working condition with very light signs of its almost 75 years.
Its producer and inventor, Leon Hatot, studied from 1895 to 1898 at the Besançon Watchmaking School, then at the city’s École des Beaux-Arts. In 1905 he opens a shop in Besançon and dedicates himself to the production and engraving of watch cases in precious metals. In 1911 he moves to Paris and takes over the "Maison Bredillard", while keeping his Besançon manufacturing. From 1919, he founded a company to produce battery-powered watches. In 1923 he begins, with Marius Lavet, the production of ATO watches. In 1925, Hatot wins the Grand Prix of the International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts with a series of electric watches in the Art Deco style. He is named Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. Hatot was one of the founding members of the Société Française Chronométrique. Léon Hatot S.A. is now part of the Swatch Group.
The watch will be shipped in a padded wooden case and you will receive a video with a timestamp that attests to the proper functioning of the watch before shipment.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
leon hatot
Title additional information
ATO
Clock type
Electromagnetic Clock
Material
Brass
Clock mechanism
Electric battery
Power reserve
more day movement
Striking
Not striking
Maker/designer
Leon Hatot
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
350 mm
Width
210 mm
Depth
90 mm
Estimated period
1940-1950
Weight
3 kg
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