Beautiful vintage Swiss-made mechanical hunter case pocket watch featuring a highly detailed embossed design of three horses on the front and an engraved floral back. This 17-jewel Incabloc movement watch includes its original chain with decorative owl fob and the original Chadbands Jewelry Store presentation box from Bloomington, Illinois. The inside cover bears a presentation engraving reading “Tom Christmas 1977 Love Mom Hubert, ” adding to its history. The watch measures approximately 2 inches in diameter (excluding the crown). Condition is very good vintage with light age-related wear to the gold-tone finish. The dial is clean with bold black numerals and a small seconds subdial. Includes the original box.
935 SILVER NIELLO POCKET WATCH CASE PERRET & BERTHOUD LOCLE. 935 silver niello pocket watch case by Perret & Berthoud of Locle, featuring elaborate ivy and vine decoration, original blue cabochon crown, and untouched cartouche. A beautiful example of late 19th-century Swiss decorative silverwork. Dating to the late Victorian / Belle Époque period, this richly decorated Swiss pocket watch case was produced by Perret & Berthoud of Locle, one of Switzerland’s historic watchmaking centers. The exterior is adorned with intricate ivy, grapevine, and floral motifs executed in traditional niello work, a decorative technique in which engraved silver is filled with a dark metallic alloy to create striking contrast and depth. The resulting black-and-silver surface highlights the flowing botanical forms associated with the Art Nouveau movement and the decorative arts of the Belle Époque era. At the center rests an untouched cartouche framed by the surrounding niello decoration. The reverse features an additional polished reserve, also left unmonogrammed, a desirable detail as many surviving examples from the period were personalized. The original crown remains fitted with a deep blue cabochon terminal, an elegant decorative feature often found on higher-quality Swiss watch cases of the period. 935 Silver Marks. Swiss Hallmarks. Serial Number 23454. Perret & Berthoud, Locle Signature. Locle was among the most important centers of Swiss horology during the nineteenth century, and this case reflects the high level of craftsmanship associated with fine Swiss decorative silverwork. Please note this listing is for the antique pocket watch case only. No movement is present. Very good antique condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with over 100 years of age. Niello decoration remains largely intact and beautifully detailed. Original blue cabochon crown remains present. Hallmarks are clear and legible. Original antique patina preserved. Maker: Perret & Berthoud Origin: Locle, Switzerland Metal. 935 Silver Technique: Niello Decoration Era: Late Victorian / Belle Époque Date: c. Antique Swiss watch case niello silver watch case Perret Berthoud Locle. 935 silver pocket watch Swiss silver watch case Art Nouveau silver Belle Epoque silver niello pocket watch case antique watch case Swiss horology.
The Vintage Gruen Guild 19 Jewel Pocket Watch is a luxurious timepiece with a unique design and classic appeal. Crafted with a gold filled Wadsworth case, this Swiss-made pocket watch exudes sophistication and timeless elegance. With 19 jewels for precision and reliability, this Gruen Guild model is a rare and collectible piece for watch enthusiasts and collectors alike. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to any outfit or accessory collection.
This is a genuine antique English pocket watch with a Swiss made movement. The case was crafted by the renowned Dennison Watch Case Co. And features full British hallmarks for sterling silver. Movement is marked 15 jewels and Swiss made. Inside hinge of case is also marked with “H”. Functionality: The watch is not running. The movement is complete and ticks when wound. Dial: The original white enamel dial shows significant wear (see photos) and the crystal (glass) covering the face is cracked. Case: The sterling silver case is in good antique condition with a strong hinge and clear hallmarks. It features the “Lion Passant” for silver purity and the Birmingham “Anchor” symbol. Movement: High-quality Swiss-made movement. This is an excellent opportunity for a watchmaker or collector to acquire a hallmark-verified silver case and a Swiss movement for restoration.
Vintage Zenith Swiss pocket watch in original Metal Blanc case. Watch is currently running and features an original Zenith-signed dial with sub-seconds register. Case marked Metal Blanc Garanti. Shows normal age-related wear and patina consistent with age. Please review photos carefully for condition details.
From an estate, found exactly as you see it here. NO CASE, NO KEY. Just as you see it here. I tried to wind this using a borrowed keylike thing, but it runs only for a second or two. Looks beautiful to my inexperienced eye, but it’s obviously going to need some help. You know, because those things are not included.
Brand: Waltham Watch Co. Movement: Mechanical (wind-up), Seventeen 17 Jewels. Case Type: Hunter Case (Full-cover hinged lid). Case Material: Base Metal. Dial: Gold tone center with a detailed engraved pattern and black chapter rings featuring Roman numeral markers. The exterior of the hunter case is decorated with a detailed floral and leaf engraving. The movement is engraved with Waltham Watch Co. The inside of the outer case back is marked Waltham Watch Co. ” “Swiss Made, ” and “Base Metal. Condition Notes and Flaws. Specific Flaw: When wound, the internal movement (the “innards”) is observed to be running and spinning, but the analog hands on the dial do not move. The case shows minor signs of age and wear, including light scratching and some surface patina/discoloration consistent with a vintage base metal item. The winding/setting mechanism works.
Antique Tavannes Swiss Pocket Watch – 14K Solid Gold Case – Running. Offered for sale is a beautiful antique Tavannes Swiss pocket watch housed in a genuine 14K solid gold case. This elegant timepiece features an attractive engraved silver-tone dial with bold Arabic numerals, original blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o’clock. The watch retains its classic early 20th-century appearance and presents exceptionally well. The movement is signed Tavannes Swiss and is running at the time of listing. The movement displays quality Swiss finishing and jeweled construction typical of Tavannes production. Authentic Tavannes Swiss pocket watch. Genuine 14K solid gold case. Total watch weight: 44 grams. Original blued steel hands. Antique Swiss mechanical movement. Collectible investment-grade gold pocket watch. Dial shows normal age-related patina. Case exhibits honest wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.
Clarefax was a private-label export brand associated with Swiss movement production, likely from the Langendorf factory, known for supplying movements to the U. And European markets during the golden age of mechanical watchmaking. The watch features a classic hunter-style case, original white enamel dial with sub-seconds register at 6, and bold Arabic numerals. This piece retains its original character and patina, making it an excellent collector display watch or heirloom mechanical timepiece This is not a modern reproduction – it is a true antique mechanical timepiece from the golden age of Swiss watchmaking.