Antique ELECTION pocket watch silver side open face works well
SKU: 169479372
"ELECTION" is a Swiss watch manufacturer founded in the mid-19th century.
It won the Grand Prix at the 1914 Bern Exhibition.
This is a seemingly simple open-faced pocket watch, but the crown
It is a very elegant and beautiful watch with beautiful engravings around and on the sides of the case.
We hope this lovely antique watch will add some color to your day!
The overhaul history is unknown, but the balance swing is good and it is ticking and moving well.
We are uploading videos on YouTube. Please use it as a reference for operating conditions.
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【condition】
Appearance: ★★★☆☆ Slightly scratched and dirty Function: ★★★★☆ Maintenance history unknown, but in good working condition (less than 5 minutes per day)
・Case: Although there is wear over time, it is in a beautiful state with no noticeable scratches or dents.
・Case engraving: There is a Swiss 800 silver hallmark inside the back cover.
・Dial: The metal dial is dirty on the whole, and the characters around 5 o'clock are blurred.
・Others: The windshield is made of mineral glass and has no noticeable scratches.
・Accuracy: Within 1 minute per day when measured with a flat time grapher
・Power reserve: confirmed from full mainspring to 28 hours
*The daily difference will change depending on the posture difference and the winding condition of the mainspring, so please consider it as a reference.
* Since it is very old, I do not know the history of parts replacement and repair
【detail】
・Brand ELECTION
・Manufacturing year unknown
・Movement mechanical
・Mainspring hand-wound
・Time adjustment crown pull (pendant set)
・Serial No.146390
・Case material Continental silver (800/1000)
・Case diameter 48mm (excluding crown)
・Case thickness 11mm (including windshield)
・Weight 70g
*Since it is an antique item, there is no other exactly the same item.
Please feel free to ask any questions if you have any questions.