World-time Pocket Watch By Soldano - Modeste Anquetin 1855 1865 - Sdc25gou003

World-time watch pocket watch by Soldano - Modeste Anquetin 1855 1865 - SDC25GOU003This is par excellence, the illustration of the watch of the first European tourists of the GRAND TOURThe GRAND TOUR was the "world tour" of the first wealthy tourists, who in fact confined themselves to visiting mainly Southern Europe and ventured towards colonies like Algiers, or even Egypt for English tourists.Pocket watch movement only, without case.World-time watch pocket watch by Modeste Anquetin between 1855 and 1865 in Paris The movement of this watch was made by Soldano, working in Paris and Geneva. The dial design was patented in England. The watch has been partially restored, it is functional with regard to the time. It is wound by key, which is not supplied with the watch, these keys are very easy to find. The dial is composed of two rings which rotate around a fixed central dial which indicates the time. The outer dial ring is in French version with mainly French cities, but also English cities, but also Algiers, Brussels, Milan, Zurich, Baden ... The rings rotated thanks to an external wheel. This mechanism is not present. This watch is rare and highly sought after by watch collectors around the world. For the search for a case in a collector's stock, here are the exact measurements of the mechanism 4.23 mm and 4.07 mm for the two diameters (top and bottom) of the mechanism, for a thickness of 0.95 mm For information, this mechanism was discovered in an attic and it was oxidized, it was already heavily deoxidized. It now works well, there is obviously no guarantee of long-term accuracy for such a watch. We are able to deliver to your home with different operators of our choice Fast and well-protected delivery WORLDWIDE SHIPPING For example, for mainland France, MONDIAL RELAY delivery €12 Check if a Mondial Relay store is near your home Worldwide delivery possible, delivery costs are to be defined with the buyer and at his expense. Fully insured and perfectly protected delivery. The buyer chooses his method of delivery to your home or to a relay point. Payment in several checks possible, shipping upon total collection. PAYPAL transfer accepted, but WITHOUT ANY fees at our expense. Possibility of bank transfer, subject to conditions, for our regular and known customers