Borel Pocket Watch, Neuchâtel, 14k Swiss Gold, Late 19th – Early 20th Century

A Swiss-made pocket watch, crafted in the classic tradition of Neuchâtel, one of the major centers of European watchmaking. The case is made of 14-karat gold and adorned with a delicate guilloché pattern featuring a central medallion, lending the timepiece a understated elegance and a character typical of the late historicist style.

The enameled dial, featuring Roman numerals and a small seconds hand in a separate sub-dial, is designed with strict functionality in mind. The “Borel Neuchâtel” signature attests to its place within the tradition of high-quality Swiss watchmaking. The hand-wound movement is equipped with an anchor escapement and a Breguet balance spring, featuring 15 jewels, in accordance with the standards of the precise and reliable pocket watches of its era.

The mechanism features a classic architecture with meticulously finished bridges and a screw-mounted balance wheel. The inner casebands bear the hallmarks and the serial number, confirming the watch’s authenticity and quality of craftsmanship. The timepiece combines functionality, mechanical precision, and aesthetic refinement—characteristics typical of Swiss watches from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Hallmarks: Manufacturer’s signature “Borel, Neuchâtel”; serial number №164942; “14K” inscription in a square cartouche; inscriptions “Ancre Spiral Breguet,” “15 Rubies .”

Dimensions: Case diameter approximately 5–5.2 cm.

Weight: 70 g.

Condition: Good. The gold plating and case surface show normal signs of wear. At the time of cataloging, the watch is in working condition.

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