Cortébert - 1900-1949

Overview
This antique Swiss pocket watch has a classic late 19th to early 20th century character, featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a traditional open-face design. The back cover is decorated with fine engine turning and a central horse motif, giving the watch a strong period appearance. The movement bears a Cortébert mark, and the watch is offered together with a pocket watch chain and small key. Its main appeal lies in the 0.800 silver case, horse-decorated back, Cortébert movement mark, and complete display presence with accessories.
Technical and condition details
Brand or movement mark: Cortébert mark visible on the movement
Type: Open-face mechanical pocket watch
Case: 0.800 silver case with visible silver marks inside the back cover
Winding: Mechanical winding pocket watch
Function: Running when tested. No long-term accuracy test has been performed.
Dial: White enamel dial with black Roman numerals, outer minute track, and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock
Hands: Black traditional-style hands
Case back: Engine-turned decoration with a central horse motif
Diameter: Approx. 46.94 mm
Weight: Approx. 69.86 g
Accessories: Silver-toned pocket watch chain, ring, and small key included
Condition: The case shows age-related wear, oxidation, surface marks, edge wear, and natural patina. The dial shows minor age-related marks and fine hairlines. The movement shows natural oxidation and signs of use. Overall, the watch presents well as an antique collectible piece.
Collector’s highlights
0.800 silver case with a practical and collectible size
Decorative horse motif on the engine-turned back cover
Cortébert mark visible on the movement
Offered with pocket watch chain and small key for a fuller display presentation
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