Gentil - 1900-1949

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Gentil Genève pocket watch with a 50 mm silver case and manual winding movement, dated 1900–1949, in good condition with wear, weighing 50 g, lug width 4 cm, not shipped insured, in working order.

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Description from the seller

That’s a vintage pocket watch, and a pretty classic one.

A few details stand out from your photo:
• The dial reads “Gentil Genève”, suggesting it was made or branded in Geneva, Switzerland—historically a major center of watchmaking.
• The Roman numerals and outer minute track are typical of late 19th to early 20th century designs.
• The subtle red-tipped seconds hand (or possibly a blued steel hand catching light) and simple face point to a functional, everyday watch rather than a highly ornate luxury piece.
• The case looks like silver or nickel, with some tarnish and wear consistent with age.
• The bow (ring) and crown at the top are intact, used for attaching a chain and winding/setting the watch.

What it likely is

This appears to be a Swiss-made pocket watch from the early 1900s (roughly 1890–1920). “Gentil” isn’t among the most famous luxury names, so it was probably a mid-tier or regional brand, not uncommon for that era.

purity 800 Silver testat cu soluție de argint și ceasul este în stare funcționare nu cunosc istoric revizie !

That’s a vintage pocket watch, and a pretty classic one.

A few details stand out from your photo:
• The dial reads “Gentil Genève”, suggesting it was made or branded in Geneva, Switzerland—historically a major center of watchmaking.
• The Roman numerals and outer minute track are typical of late 19th to early 20th century designs.
• The subtle red-tipped seconds hand (or possibly a blued steel hand catching light) and simple face point to a functional, everyday watch rather than a highly ornate luxury piece.
• The case looks like silver or nickel, with some tarnish and wear consistent with age.
• The bow (ring) and crown at the top are intact, used for attaching a chain and winding/setting the watch.

What it likely is

This appears to be a Swiss-made pocket watch from the early 1900s (roughly 1890–1920). “Gentil” isn’t among the most famous luxury names, so it was probably a mid-tier or regional brand, not uncommon for that era.

purity 800 Silver testat cu soluție de argint și ceasul este în stare funcționare nu cunosc istoric revizie !

Details

Brand
Gentil
Shipped insured
No
Period
1900-1949
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Silver
Case diameter
50 mm
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Weight
50 g
Width lug/ watch band
4 cm
In working order
Yes
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Objects sold
89.13%
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