Zwitsers - De 3 beren - 1850-1900
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Swiss Zwitsers pocket watch, model The Three Bears, 0.935 silver case, manual movement, serial number 167500, period 1850–1900, case diameter 55 mm, weight 126 g, in good condition with visible wear, shipped insured and in working order.
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Description from the seller
- 126 g, diameter 55 mm.
- 0.935: This figure indicates the silver purity. The watch consists of 93.5% pure silver, which is slightly higher than the standard for sterling silver (92.5% or 0.925).
- This specific grade was often used by Swiss makers toward the end of the 19th century for watches exported to England, to ensure they would readily pass the British silver standard tests for sterling silver.
- The Three Bears: The small stamps under the serial number are the Swiss "three bears" hallmarks. This system was used between 1882 and 1934 to indicate high-grade silver.
- The presence of three bears (two large and one small) was the official Swiss marking for the 0.935 silver standard.
- In the Swiss watch industry of that era, cases and movements were often produced by different specialized workshops.
- 167500: This is the case serial number, unique to this particular piece for factory administration.
- Shipped by registered mail and well packed.
- 126 g, diameter 55 mm.
- 0.935: This figure indicates the silver purity. The watch consists of 93.5% pure silver, which is slightly higher than the standard for sterling silver (92.5% or 0.925).
- This specific grade was often used by Swiss makers toward the end of the 19th century for watches exported to England, to ensure they would readily pass the British silver standard tests for sterling silver.
- The Three Bears: The small stamps under the serial number are the Swiss "three bears" hallmarks. This system was used between 1882 and 1934 to indicate high-grade silver.
- The presence of three bears (two large and one small) was the official Swiss marking for the 0.935 silver standard.
- In the Swiss watch industry of that era, cases and movements were often produced by different specialized workshops.
- 167500: This is the case serial number, unique to this particular piece for factory administration.
- Shipped by registered mail and well packed.
Details
Brand
Zwitsers
Model
De 3 beren
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1850-1900
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
0.935, Silver
Case diameter
Greater than 50 mm
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Weight
126 g
Width lug/ watch band
55 cm
In working order
Yes
