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Beautiful Antique Swiss .800 Solid Silver & Gold Trim (Galonné) Pocket Watch – Circa 1900
High-Grade 15 Jewels Lever Movement with Breguet Hairspring – Read Condition Report BelowUp for sale is a stunning, heavy turn-of-the-century Swiss pocket watch, beautifully crafted for the German export market during the Art Nouveau era. This piece features a high-grade movement but is priced and described honestly regarding its antique condition.Key Features & Specifications:
• The Case: Measures a large 51.1 mm in diameter (excluding crown/bow). Total weight is a substantial 100.5 grams. The back features a crisp Art Nouveau floral motif with an unengraved shield.
• Galonné Gold Trim: Stamped \"GALONNÉ\" inside, indicating it features a solid .800 silver case accented with rose gold plating along the outer bezels.
• Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked with the \"0.800\" purity stamp, the Swiss Capercaillie (Tjäder) stamp, and the German Reichskrone und Halbmond (Crown and Crescent Moon) import marks. Maker\'s mark \"HBA / C.R.C\" stamped in a cartouche. Serial number: 78265.
• The Dial & Hands: Beautiful, exceptionally clean white enamel dial with NO visible hairline cracks. Elegant Arabic numerals and an outer minute track. The ornate gold-gilded hands and glass crystal are intact.
• The Movement: A 46.0 mm mechanical, manual-wind movement featuring a superior \"Ancre ligne droite\" (Straight-line lever escapement), 15 Rubis (15 Jewels), a \"Spiral Breguet\" hairspring, and a temperature-compensated balance wheel (Balancier Compensé).Condition Report (Honest Description):
• Cosmetic Case & Dial: Very good antique condition. Sharp engravings, clean crystal, and a beautiful dial. The rose gold trim on the silver case has gracefully worn over the last 120 years, creating a wonderful authentic patina. The enamel dial is in fantastic condition.
• Mechanical & Movement Condition: The watch winds smoothly and is currently ticking (please watch the included video). However, please note that the movement shows noticeable surface rust on the steel components (primarily around the winding wheels/screws) as well as heavy oxidation/patina on the brass plates. Long-term timekeeping accuracy and power reserve have not been tested. Due to the visible rust, the watch will likely require a professional cleaning or service.Sold strictly AS-IS as a historical collector\'s piece for restoration, service, or parts.Please study the high-resolution photographs and video carefully as they form the primary part of the item description. Shipped well-packaged and with trackable shipping.
