Antique Swiss made unsigned pocket watch with silver side niello decoration, slim hunter case, in good working order
SKU: 202505235370
We present antique Swiss pocket watches.
The watch has a case made of a silver base called Niello with black alloy material inlaid on it.
The manufacturer and year of manufacture are unknown, but it is believed to have been made in Switzerland around the early 20th century.
It is decorated in the Art Nouveau style with niello inlay, and although the black parts are fragile and often peel off, this is a beautiful piece with only minor peeling.
This type of case, called a hunter case, has a lid on the dial side and is a thin type of hunter case.
It is unknown whether it has been overhauled, but the balance wheel is in good condition and ticks along smoothly.
We hope this once-in-a-lifetime encounter will be a special one for you!
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【condition】
Appearance: ★★★★☆ Excellent condition with no noticeable scratches or stains
Function: ★★★☆☆ Some minor issues but still usable
・Case: There is some slight peeling of the black gold, but it is in very good condition.
The mechanism that opens the lid by pressing the crown is spring-loaded. The front lid is a little wobbly and can get stuck when opening and closing.
- Case engraving: There is no engraving, so the purity of the silver is unknown, but it is probably coin silver.
・Dial: Some of the letters are slightly faded, but visibility is not an issue.
・Other: One screw that secures the movement is missing
Accuracy: Approx. 1 minute per day when measured with a flat timegrapher
Power reserve: 41 hours from full spring
*The daily rate may vary depending on your posture, so please use this as a guide only.
*Because it is very old, I do not know the history of parts replacement or repairs.
【detail】
・Brand: Unknown
Year of manufacture: Early 20th century (estimated)
Movement: Mechanical
・Mainspring: Manual winding
・Time setting: Crown pull (pendant set)
・Serial No. 527964 (case)
Case material: Silver (purity unknown) *Niello inlay
・Case diameter 50mm (excluding crown)
・Case thickness 11mm (including windshield)
・Weight 76g
*This is an antique item and there is no other item exactly like it.
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