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Louis Audemars gold hunter No. 12.705 with lightning second and “rattrapante” chronograph, movement made in about 1875. Case later. Cf. Louis-Benjamin Audemars: His Life and Work; Hartmut Zantke; p. 358 Provenance: Collection Hartmut Zantke Solid, engine-turned 18ct gold case with recessed hinges. : “L.A.”, “Brassus” and “12.705” punches on front cover. Signed “LOUIS AUDEMARS BRASSUS & GENÈVE No. 12.705” on gold dome. Two push-pieces on case to activate rattrapante chronograph and jumping second. Diameter 60 mm. Total weight 360 grams. Enamel dial with Roman numerals, minute circle with red Arabic numerals for chronograph hands, signed “Louis Audemars Brassus SUISSE” under 12 o’clock, blued Bréguet hands. Glazed, nickel bridge lever movement with stripe decoration, polished steel levers for chronograph, compensation balance with Bréguet balance-spring and counterpoised lever, completely jewelled with crimson rubies. Signed “Louis Audemars Brassus & Genève No. 12.705” on movement. Functional, very good condition with minimal traces of wear Comment: The blank was most likely bought from Huguenin, Le Locle and finished by Louis Audemars. Functional, very good condition with minimal traces of wear Louis-Benjamin Audemars: His Life and Work; Hartmut Zantke; p. 358 Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.