Zwitsers - De 3 beren - 1850-1900
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Swiss-made watch model De 3 beren with a 0.935 silver case, manual movement, a diameter of 50 mm and a weight of 90 g, dating from c. 1850–1900, serial number 503280, bearing the Swiss three bears marks, in good condition with visible wear but in working order, ships insured.
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Description from the seller
- 90 g, diameter 50 mm.
- 0.935: This number 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 commonly used by Swiss makers around the end of the 19th century for watches exported to England, to ensure they would pass Britain’s inspection tests for sterling silver with flying colors.
Some hairlines on the dial, at the 12 and the 7. (see the photos)
- The Three Bears: The small stamps under the serial number are the Swiss "three bears" marks. This system was used between 1882 and 1934 to denote 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 time, cases and movements were often made by several specialized workshops.
- 503280: This is the case serial number, unique to this specific specimen for factory administration.
Shipped by registered mail and well packed.
- 90 g, diameter 50 mm.
- 0.935: This number 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 commonly used by Swiss makers around the end of the 19th century for watches exported to England, to ensure they would pass Britain’s inspection tests for sterling silver with flying colors.
Some hairlines on the dial, at the 12 and the 7. (see the photos)
- The Three Bears: The small stamps under the serial number are the Swiss "three bears" marks. This system was used between 1882 and 1934 to denote 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 time, cases and movements were often made by several specialized workshops.
- 503280: This is the case serial number, unique to this specific specimen 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
50 mm
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Weight
90 g
Width lug/ watch band
50 cm
In working order
Yes
