Invar - 239223 - 1900-1949

Overview
This is an antique mechanical pocket watch by INVAR, presenting a strong early European pocket watch character. The dial features black Arabic numerals, a warm cream central section with red 13 to 24 hour numerals, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, giving the watch a distinctive and attractive layered appearance. The back cover is decorated with fine engine turning and a central monogram cartouche, while the inner dust cover carries INVAR markings, medal inscriptions and references to Bruxelles 1910 and Milan 1906. The watch is offered together with a pocket watch chain, giving the lot a complete and appealing presentation.
The most notable highlight of this watch is the red 24 hour inner scale, the 0.800 silver case marking, the richly inscribed INVAR medal dust cover and the included pocket watch chain.
Technical and condition details
Type: Mechanical pocket watch
Winding: Manual
Function: Running when tested. No long-term accuracy test has been performed.
Dial layout: Central hour and minute hands, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, black outer 1 to 12 hour scale and red inner 13 to 24 hour scale
Dial: White and cream two-tone dial, black Arabic numerals, red 24 hour numerals, gold-tone decorative hands and INVAR marking near the top of the dial
Case: Open-face case, inner cover marked 0.800, GALONNÉ and numbered 239223. The back cover has engine-turned decoration with a central floral monogram cartouche and a warm aged metal tone
Movement: Gold-tone movement with jewel settings and regulator. The inner dust cover is engraved with INVAR, Réglage Breguet à Courbe Théorique de Philipps, Grand Diplome d’Honneur Bruxelles 1910, Médaille d’Or Milan 1906 and medal motifs
Diameter: Approx. 50.45 mm
Weight: Approx. 80 g
Accessories: Pocket watch chain included. The chain matches the character of the watch and adds both wearing and display appeal
Condition:
Overall in honest antique condition with age-related wear. The case shows scratches, edge wear, oxidation and wear to the surface tone. The cream central area of the dial shows visible ageing, fine lines and surface crazing, while still retaining strong antique character. The chain shows signs of use, and the set presents well as a complete vintage pocket watch lot.
Collector’s highlights
Antique INVAR mechanical pocket watch with richly inscribed medal dust cover
Distinctive red 13 to 24 hour inner scale with strong visual character
0.800 silver case marking with engine-turned back and central monogram cartouche
Bruxelles 1910 and Milan 1906 medal inscriptions add historical interest
Includes pocket watch chain, giving the lot stronger completeness and display value
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