L.U.C - 68742 - 1900-1949

Overview

This is an antique silver-cased pocket watch from L.U.C Chopard, featuring a white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock. The 0.800 silver case is hand-engraved with floral motifs, paired with a partial silver watch chain, embodying the gentlemanly elegance of the late Victorian era. The most striking feature is the exquisite coat of arms and French inscriptions on the inner dust cover, combined with a 16-jewel Breguet-type balance movement. It carries the craftsmanship heritage of Swiss high watchmaking and retains complete decorative art details from a century ago, making it a fine piece for both collection and display.
Technical and condition details

Type: Open-face antique pocket watch, L.U.C collection
Winding: Manual winding
Function: Hours, minutes, small seconds; Running when tested. No long-term accuracy test has been performed
Layout: Central hour and minute hands, small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock, outer minute track
Dial: White enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, ornate hands, minor signs of age
Case: 0.800 silver case, hand-engraved floral patterns on the back, with normal wear and scratches
Dust cover: Inner side engraved with a double-lion coat of arms, paired with French technical inscriptions "LIGNE DROITE BALANCIER COUPE Spiral Breguet 2 Platceaux ANCRE 16 RUBIS LEVÉES VISIBLES Châton", with delicate ornamentation and complete information, highly decorative and historically valuable
Movement: 16-jewel anchor escapement movement with Breguet-type balance, gilt brass plates with visible gears and jewel bearings
Diameter: Approximately 50.22 mm
Weight: Approximately 85.42 g
Included accessories: Partial silver watch chain and fob
Condition: Well-preserved overall, with natural wear on the case, no obvious cracks on the dial, and complete movement structure
Collector’s highlights

From L.U.C Chopard, with high-end brand lineage and rich historical heritage
Exquisite double-lion coat of arms and French technical inscriptions on the inner dust cover, serving as important historical markers
0.800 silver case with hand-engraved floral motifs, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship
16-jewel anchor movement with Breguet-type balance, a classic mechanical design
Retains original case number and silver hallmarks, with clear provenance
Comes with a partial silver watch chain, enhancing display appeal
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