Fattorini Suisse - 1850-1900





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Fattorini Suisse pocket watch from the 1850s–1900s with a 41 mm silver case (955 purity) and manual winding movement, weighing 52 g and in very good condition with minor wear, in working order with a matching key and insured shipping.
Description from the seller
This particular examples is in working order with a matching key. In this example the case is made of high grade silver of 955 purity. In pristine working order and very ornate carving on the case.
Swiss watchmaking has a long and storied history, renowned for its precision, craftsmanship, and innovation. The "Suisse" marking on the dial indicates that this pocket watch was manufactured in Switzerland, a country that has been a global leader in horology for centuries. Swiss watches are often associated with high quality and intricate mechanical movements.
Pocket watches were the primary means of telling time for many people from the 16th century until the advent of wristwatches in the early 20th century. They were often considered status symbols and were crafted with varying degrees of ornamentation and complexity, reflecting the era and the owner's social standing. This particular watch, with its decorative dial and case, likely dates from the late 19th or early 20th century, a period when pocket watches were still highly popular.
This particular examples is in working order with a matching key. In this example the case is made of high grade silver of 955 purity. In pristine working order and very ornate carving on the case.
Swiss watchmaking has a long and storied history, renowned for its precision, craftsmanship, and innovation. The "Suisse" marking on the dial indicates that this pocket watch was manufactured in Switzerland, a country that has been a global leader in horology for centuries. Swiss watches are often associated with high quality and intricate mechanical movements.
Pocket watches were the primary means of telling time for many people from the 16th century until the advent of wristwatches in the early 20th century. They were often considered status symbols and were crafted with varying degrees of ornamentation and complexity, reflecting the era and the owner's social standing. This particular watch, with its decorative dial and case, likely dates from the late 19th or early 20th century, a period when pocket watches were still highly popular.

