Chronometer box of the British Navy with brass box, approx.12 x 10 x 6cm, watch case approx. Ø59mm, approx. 127g, silver, rear British military marking, case, work and dial signed Vacheron & Constantin, case number 278794, work number 439618, anchor chronometer with Geneva strip and fine regulation, original. Enamel dial with military identification and number 9618 (fine hair crack), steel pointer, functional, box with sticker: "Issued from H.M Chronometer Depot Bradford-on-Avon". This chronometer was used on the HMS Snowdrop in the 2. World War. Provenance: Conrad Knirim Collection