Antique Swiss 18k Gold Pocket Watch, Switzerland, Circa 1880
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This wonderful antique pocket watch is a true jewel of latenineteenth century Swiss watchmaking, a high quality piece that captivates fromthe very first moment thanks to its elegance, balance and outstanding state ofpreservation. It is a watch conceived for someone who values precision,mechanical excellence and the timeless beauty of a fine historical timepiece.
The case is made entirely of solid 18K gold and displaysespecially harmonious proportions. With a diameter of 46 mm, it offers acompact yet very pleasant size in the hand, elegant and perfectly suitable foruse or for collecting. The watch conveys an immediate sensation of luxury,solidity and quality when held. It is beautifully preserved, with a warm andeven shine and a very attractive natural patina. There are no dents, knocks orsignificant wear, making it an outstanding example of preservation.
The white enamel dial is simply beautiful. Clean, luminousand exceptionally clear, it is decorated with perfectly defined Roman numerals,a precise peripheral minute track and an elegant subsidiary seconds dial at sixo’clock. The enamel is in impeccable condition, with no cracks, hairlines orvisible restorations, something increasingly difficult to find in watches ofthis age. The fine, well proportioned hands further enhance the classical andrefined character of the whole.
Inside, it houses an excellent Swiss bar movement, equippedwith a lever escapement, clearly indicated on the dust cover by the inscription“Ancre ligne droite”. The movement features 19 jewels, with visible stones,demonstrating a superior mechanical standard. It is also fitted with acompensated bimetallic balance and a Breguet overcoil hairspring, a combinationreserved for quality watches, designed to improve rate stability andtimekeeping accuracy under temperature variations.
Winding and time setting are carried out by key, atraditional system that today is particularly attractive to collectors ofantique watches. The watch is supplied with a modern functional key, perfectlyadapted to the mechanism, although not original to the period. The watch hasbeen tested and runs beautifully, keeping time very well, proving that itsexcellent condition is not only aesthetic but also mechanical.
This is a piece intended to become part of a serious antiquewatch collection, where it can be admired in a display cabinet or collectionroom, or to serve as an extraordinary gift for a very special person, someonewho appreciates history, precision and the discreet luxury of a greatnineteenth century watch. It is an object that conveys distinction, horologicalculture and an exquisite taste for authentic pieces.
This watch is not merely an instrument for measuring time.It is a historical jewel, a testimony to great Swiss watchmaking and a piecethat evokes emotion. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find pocketwatches of this quality, with solid gold cases, advanced mechanics and such anoutstanding state of preservation.
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a truly special watch,meant to be preserved, admired and passed on. An unforgettable gift or a toplevel addition to any antique watch collection.
Measurements. Diameter 46 mm. Weight 70.7 g.
History of the Nineteenth Century Swiss Pocket Watch
During the second half of the nineteenth century,Switzerland experienced a true golden age of watchmaking, establishing itselfas the world’s leading reference for high quality timepieces. Unlike othercountries, Swiss watch production was organized as a network of specializedworkshops, where each craftsman focused on a specific part of the watch, suchas escapements, balances, hairsprings, cases or dials. This system made itpossible to achieve extraordinary levels of precision, reliability and finish.
Swiss watches, like this magnificent example, often boreinscriptions in French that clearly highlighted their technical qualities:“Ancre ligne droite”, “Balancier compensé” or “Spiral Breguet”. These mentionswere true marks of prestige and served to distinguish higher grade watches fromsimpler models, such as those with cylinder escapements, still common at thattime.
The introduction of the compensated balance and the Breguethairspring represented a decisive advance in rate stability, especially valuedby professionals, merchants and travelers. Although crown winding systems werebeginning to gain popularity towards the end of the nineteenth century, keywound watches remained synonymous with tradition, robustness and reliability,and enjoyed great prestige among more conservative users.
Today, Swiss pocket watches from this period are highlysought after by collectors worldwide. They represent a time when watchmakingcombined art, technique and elegance without compromise. Finding a watch ofthis type, with a solid gold case and in such remarkable condition, isincreasingly rare, making it a piece with strong emotional appeal andunquestionable collectible interest.We are professional antique dealers. To see more photos of this item, Pleaseclick on this link:
https://www.antiguedades.es/en/antique-pocket-watches/5389-antique-swiss-18k-gold-pocket-watch-with-19-jewels-and-breguet-hairspring-c1880.html
This wonderful antique pocket watch is a true jewel of latenineteenth century Swiss watchmaking, a high quality piece that captivates fromthe very first moment thanks to its elegance, balance and outstanding state ofpreservation. It is a watch conceived for someone who values precision,mechanical excellence and the timeless beauty of a fine historical timepiece.
The case is made entirely of solid 18K gold and displaysespecially harmonious proportions. With a diameter of 46 mm, it offers acompact yet very pleasant size in the hand, elegant and perfectly suitable foruse or for collecting. The watch conveys an immediate sensation of luxury,solidity and quality when held. It is beautifully preserved, with a warm andeven shine and a very attractive natural patina. There are no dents, knocks orsignificant wear, making it an outstanding example of preservation.
The white enamel dial is simply beautiful. Clean, luminousand exceptionally clear, it is decorated with perfectly defined Roman numerals,a precise peripheral minute track and an elegant subsidiary seconds dial at sixo’clock. The enamel is in impeccable condition, with no cracks, hairlines orvisible restorations, something increasingly difficult to find in watches ofthis age. The fine, well proportioned hands further enhance the classical andrefined character of the whole.
Inside, it houses an excellent Swiss bar movement, equippedwith a lever escapement, clearly indicated on the dust cover by the inscription“Ancre ligne droite”. The movement features 19 jewels, with visible stones,demonstrating a superior mechanical standard. It is also fitted with acompensated bimetallic balance and a Breguet overcoil hairspring, a combinationreserved for quality watches, designed to improve rate stability andtimekeeping accuracy under temperature variations.
Winding and time setting are carried out by key, atraditional system that today is particularly attractive to collectors ofantique watches. The watch is supplied with a modern functional key, perfectlyadapted to the mechanism, although not original to the period. The watch hasbeen tested and runs beautifully, keeping time very well, proving that itsexcellent condition is not only aesthetic but also mechanical.
This is a piece intended to become part of a serious antiquewatch collection, where it can be admired in a display cabinet or collectionroom, or to serve as an extraordinary gift for a very special person, someonewho appreciates history, precision and the discreet luxury of a greatnineteenth century watch. It is an object that conveys distinction, horologicalculture and an exquisite taste for authentic pieces.
This watch is not merely an instrument for measuring time.It is a historical jewel, a testimony to great Swiss watchmaking and a piecethat evokes emotion. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find pocketwatches of this quality, with solid gold cases, advanced mechanics and such anoutstanding state of preservation.
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a truly special watch,meant to be preserved, admired and passed on. An unforgettable gift or a toplevel addition to any antique watch collection.
Measurements. Diameter 46 mm. Weight 70.7 g.
History of the Nineteenth Century Swiss Pocket Watch
During the second half of the nineteenth century,Switzerland experienced a true golden age of watchmaking, establishing itselfas the world’s leading reference for high quality timepieces. Unlike othercountries, Swiss watch production was organized as a network of specializedworkshops, where each craftsman focused on a specific part of the watch, suchas escapements, balances, hairsprings, cases or dials. This system made itpossible to achieve extraordinary levels of precision, reliability and finish.
Swiss watches, like this magnificent example, often boreinscriptions in French that clearly highlighted their technical qualities:“Ancre ligne droite”, “Balancier compensé” or “Spiral Breguet”. These mentionswere true marks of prestige and served to distinguish higher grade watches fromsimpler models, such as those with cylinder escapements, still common at thattime.
The introduction of the compensated balance and the Breguethairspring represented a decisive advance in rate stability, especially valuedby professionals, merchants and travelers. Although crown winding systems werebeginning to gain popularity towards the end of the nineteenth century, keywound watches remained synonymous with tradition, robustness and reliability,and enjoyed great prestige among more conservative users.
Today, Swiss pocket watches from this period are highlysought after by collectors worldwide. They represent a time when watchmakingcombined art, technique and elegance without compromise. Finding a watch ofthis type, with a solid gold case and in such remarkable condition, isincreasingly rare, making it a piece with strong emotional appeal andunquestionable collectible interest.We are professional antique dealers. To see more photos of this item, Pleaseclick on this link:
https://www.antiguedades.es/en/antique-pocket-watches/5389-antique-swiss-18k-gold-pocket-watch-with-19-jewels-and-breguet-hairspring-c1880.html
3 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Gold
Reference (ID): 1678414
Availability: In stock
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