Antique Unbranded - Key Wind Wach - 1850-1900
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Antique Swiss pocket watch with a key-wind mechanical movement, Argentan case, 47 mm diameter, 64 g, late 19th century, model Key Wind Wach, brand Antique Unbranded, currently running.
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Antique Swiss Pocket Watch – Key Wind – Argentan Case – 47 mm – 19th Century
Beautiful antique Swiss pocket watch dating from the late 19th century, featuring a traditional key-wind movement and an elegantly engraved Argentan case.
This is a classic European pocket watch with refined Roman numerals and ornate Louis XV style hands, representing the craftsmanship and aesthetic of the period.
Technical Details
Origin: Swiss
Movement: Mechanical, key-wind
Escapement: Traditional Swiss lever type
Setting: Key set (two square arbors visible on the movement)
Period: Late 19th century
The movement is a gilt-finished Swiss construction with large bridges and traditional architecture typical of the era. The watch is currently running. No service history is known and long-term accuracy has not been tested.
Case
Case material: Argentan (nickel silver / German silver)
Double case with inner dust cover
Finely engraved floral decoration on the outer caseback
Diameter: 47 mm (excluding crown)
Numbered and stamped inside case (see photos)
Argentan, also known as nickel silver, was widely used in quality 19th century watches for its durability and resistance.
Dial
White enamel dial
Black Roman numerals
Red five-minute markers
Ornate gold-tone hands
Visible hairline cracks consistent with age
The dial shows age-related cracks and wear, typical for enamel dials over 100 years old. These signs reflect authenticity and period character.
Condition
Running at time of listing
No guarantee on accuracy
Sold without documented service history
Signs of age, patina and wear consistent with a late 19th century timepiece
Please refer carefully to the photographs as they form part of the description
Overall Impression
A genuine 19th century Swiss key-wind pocket watch in a beautifully engraved Argentan case. An attractive collector’s piece showcasing traditional mechanical watchmaking from the golden age of European horology.
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
Antique Swiss Pocket Watch – Key Wind – Argentan Case – 47 mm – 19th Century
Beautiful antique Swiss pocket watch dating from the late 19th century, featuring a traditional key-wind movement and an elegantly engraved Argentan case.
This is a classic European pocket watch with refined Roman numerals and ornate Louis XV style hands, representing the craftsmanship and aesthetic of the period.
Technical Details
Origin: Swiss
Movement: Mechanical, key-wind
Escapement: Traditional Swiss lever type
Setting: Key set (two square arbors visible on the movement)
Period: Late 19th century
The movement is a gilt-finished Swiss construction with large bridges and traditional architecture typical of the era. The watch is currently running. No service history is known and long-term accuracy has not been tested.
Case
Case material: Argentan (nickel silver / German silver)
Double case with inner dust cover
Finely engraved floral decoration on the outer caseback
Diameter: 47 mm (excluding crown)
Numbered and stamped inside case (see photos)
Argentan, also known as nickel silver, was widely used in quality 19th century watches for its durability and resistance.
Dial
White enamel dial
Black Roman numerals
Red five-minute markers
Ornate gold-tone hands
Visible hairline cracks consistent with age
The dial shows age-related cracks and wear, typical for enamel dials over 100 years old. These signs reflect authenticity and period character.
Condition
Running at time of listing
No guarantee on accuracy
Sold without documented service history
Signs of age, patina and wear consistent with a late 19th century timepiece
Please refer carefully to the photographs as they form part of the description
Overall Impression
A genuine 19th century Swiss key-wind pocket watch in a beautifully engraved Argentan case. An attractive collector’s piece showcasing traditional mechanical watchmaking from the golden age of European horology.
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
Details
Brand
Antique Unbranded
Model
Key Wind Wach
Shipped Insured
No
Period
1850-1900
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Argentan
Case diameter
47 mm
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Weight
64 g
Width lug/ watch band
0 cm
In working order
Yes
