C.W. Christell Horby - 1900-1949

Overview
This is a clean and attractive early mechanical pocket watch with a restrained and elegant presence. The white dial, black Arabic numerals, and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock create a clear and highly pleasing layout, while the case back adds subtle decorative appeal through its engine-turned finish and vacant cartouche. Its strongest appeal lies in the combination of the C.W. Christell Hørby dial signature, the 0.800 silver case, and the traditional antique movement, further enhanced by the included chain.
Technical and condition details
Brand and signature: Dial signed C.W. Christell Hørby
Type: Open-face mechanical pocket watch
Winding: Crown-wound
Function: Running when tested. No long-term accuracy test has been performed.
Dial layout: Central hour and minute hands with subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock
Dial: White dial with black Arabic numerals and clear outer minute markers. The overall layout is balanced, practical, and very characteristic of an early pocket watch.
Case: Silver case. The inner cover shows a 0.800 silver mark together with additional hallmarks. The outer back has an engine-turned finish with a central vacant cartouche.
Movement: Traditional mechanical movement with visible regulator and a classic antique pocket watch bridge layout.
Diameter: Approx. 50.17 mm
Weight: Approx. 78.75 g
Accessories: Comes with a chain
Condition: Honest antique condition with visible age-related wear. The case shows surface wear, scratches, edge wear, and areas of oxidation. The dial remains presentable with light age-related wear, and the movement and inner covers show normal signs of opening and use.
Collector’s highlights
Dial signed C.W. Christell Hørby
0.800 silver case with hallmarks
Attractive Arabic numeral dial with subsidiary seconds
Comes with chain for a more complete presentation
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