Nr. 102192669

Centre Seconds Chronograph pocket watch - 129889 - 1900-1949
Nr. 102192669

Centre Seconds Chronograph pocket watch - 129889 - 1900-1949
Overview
This is a striking antique Centre Seconds Chronograph pocket watch with strong instrument character and impressive collector appeal. Its generous size and open dial layout give it a commanding presence, while the white dial and black Roman numerals create a clean, dignified and distinctly period appearance. The most remarkable feature is its large three hand central layout. The hour hand, minute hand and central chronograph seconds hand are all arranged from the same axis, creating a rarer and more dramatic display than the more common subsidiary seconds layout. This gives the watch a cleaner, more symmetrical appearance and a stronger precision timing character. With its dial marked Centre Seconds Chronograph, its naturally aged silver toned case and the included winding key, this is a memorable oversized antique chronograph pocket watch with real display impact.
Technical and condition details
Type: Mechanical chronograph pocket watch
Layout: Large three hand central layout
Function: Running when tested. No long-term accuracy test has been performed.
Diameter: approx. 57.97 mm
Weight: approx. 171.73 g
Dial: White dial with black Roman numerals and detailed outer scale, signed Centre Seconds Chronograph
Hands: Three central hands with especially strong visual impact from the central chronograph seconds hand
Movement: Mechanical movement with attractive antique construction and period character
Case: Silver toned case with a central shield style reserve on the back
Inner cover: Interior shows old silver marks and period instruction markings
Included: Winding key
Condition: Overall in honest antique condition with visible age and use. The case shows noticeable wear, surface marks, scratches and natural patina. The dial presents well overall, with visible signs of age and light hairlines. The movement has the authentic look and feel expected from a genuine early mechanical pocket watch. This is not a pristine example, but rather a substantial and characterful collector’s piece with real historical presence.
Special focus on the large three hand layout
The standout feature of this watch is its large three hand central display.
Unlike many antique pocket watches that rely on a subsidiary seconds register as the main visual accent, this example brings the time display and chronograph character directly into the center of the dial. That makes the composition more balanced, more architectural and far more distinctive. The long central chronograph seconds hand stretches beautifully across the dial and works especially well with the detailed outer scale, giving the watch a strong technical identity and excellent visual drama.
Collector’s highlights
Antique Centre Seconds Chronograph pocket watch
Oversized case with strong visual presence
Rare and attractive large three hand central layout
Clean white dial with black Roman numerals
Strong instrument style character
Offered with a winding key
Honest antique condition with substantial collector appeal
Photos form an important part of the description and may show details more clearly than text. Please review all images carefully and assess the item accordingly.
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