A very good, and original, Limit Chronometre pocket watch which is an excellent period piece combining Art Nouveau and Art Deco styling.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
Both technically and stylistically this watch fits 1930 perfectly, but on the inside of the case and the inside of the dustcover both have scratched in engraving that say 1930 and 30 respectively. As the case was guaranteed for ten years on the same places, the seller may have done that to activate the guarantee (although we have no definitive proof that is what happened nearly 100 years ago). However we do know the movement was in production in 1930, and
CONDITION
During this period anyone could call their watch a chronometer without any certification (Such as C.O.S.C.). However you are unlikely to use this claim on anything except your best watches, and this appears to be the case here. The movement is the Phenix 900, which is running healthily, and is stem wind and set so you do not need keys like on some earlier pocket watches. The dial has a nice striped pattern to it and applied hour markers, and it is all remarkably clean for the age of the watch. The hands are straight and true, but the glass does have a few scratches, the worst near three. The case is a mix of art nouveau on the sides and bow, and art deco on the case back (which is the only place showing some wear to the plating.) The hinge is good, and the dust cover also is crisp.
This watch will be supplied with our basic presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 53.0 mm (excluding the bow)
Width without crown 47.1 mm
Case Thickness 10.5 mm
All sizes are approximate.
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