Bencat - ALARM - 1960-1969





| €25 | ||
|---|---|---|
| €20 | ||
| €1 |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 131023 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Bencat ALARM pocket watch, Swiss Made, manual-wind movement with 7 jewels, 46 mm gold-plated case with Baroque engravings, alarm function working; in very good condition with minor signs of wear.
Description from the seller
No reserve
Good auction to everyone
Fascinating pocket watch with alarm, produced by the Swiss brand Bencat. This specimen stands out for its rich Baroque-style aesthetics, featuring an imposing case finely engraved with floral motifs and raised scrollwork.
Gold-plated
The watch is not just a collectible piece, but a functional object: thanks to its sturdy construction and case, it can be used both as a pocket watch and as a desk/travel clock.
Key Features
• Brand: Bencat (Swiss Made).
• Movement: Mechanical hand-wound, 7 jewels.
• Diameter: 53 mm (excluding crown).
• Material: Gold-plated metal with artistic engravings across the surface.
• Dial: Gold-colored with embossed center and Roman numeral indices enclosed in elegant white circular reserves.
• Alarm function (Alarm) perfectly working.
• Case back: Hinged opening to reveal the adjustment mechanism. It bears the Swiss patent number: Patent No. 227383.
Conditions and Function
• Mechanics: The watch is in working order. The alarm complication triggers with precision and the sound is clear.
• Aesthetics: Excellent cosmetic condition. The gold plating maintains a beautiful luster. Light signs of wear consistent with the age of the piece, which add to its vintage charm.
• Crystal: In excellent condition, free of significant scratches.
Why buy it?
Alarm-complication watches (also known as 'cricket' in the wristwatch world) are highly sought after for their mechanical complexity. The combination of Swiss craftsmanship and richly decorated aesthetics makes this Bencat a unique piece, perfect for an antique display showcase or a classy gift.
No reserve
Good auction to everyone
Fascinating pocket watch with alarm, produced by the Swiss brand Bencat. This specimen stands out for its rich Baroque-style aesthetics, featuring an imposing case finely engraved with floral motifs and raised scrollwork.
Gold-plated
The watch is not just a collectible piece, but a functional object: thanks to its sturdy construction and case, it can be used both as a pocket watch and as a desk/travel clock.
Key Features
• Brand: Bencat (Swiss Made).
• Movement: Mechanical hand-wound, 7 jewels.
• Diameter: 53 mm (excluding crown).
• Material: Gold-plated metal with artistic engravings across the surface.
• Dial: Gold-colored with embossed center and Roman numeral indices enclosed in elegant white circular reserves.
• Alarm function (Alarm) perfectly working.
• Case back: Hinged opening to reveal the adjustment mechanism. It bears the Swiss patent number: Patent No. 227383.
Conditions and Function
• Mechanics: The watch is in working order. The alarm complication triggers with precision and the sound is clear.
• Aesthetics: Excellent cosmetic condition. The gold plating maintains a beautiful luster. Light signs of wear consistent with the age of the piece, which add to its vintage charm.
• Crystal: In excellent condition, free of significant scratches.
Why buy it?
Alarm-complication watches (also known as 'cricket' in the wristwatch world) are highly sought after for their mechanical complexity. The combination of Swiss craftsmanship and richly decorated aesthetics makes this Bencat a unique piece, perfect for an antique display showcase or a classy gift.

