Bikupan - 1900-1949

This is an early Chopard mechanical pocket watch with a compact and elegant antique character. The white enamel dial features Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, a subsidiary seconds dial and finely shaped gold tone hands. The silver case has an engraved floral back, while the inner cover carries the Bikupan inscription, a beehive trademark motif and technical inscriptions including 25 Rubis, Balancier Coupé and Spiral Breguet. Offered together with a pocket watch chain, this piece has strong display appeal and collector interest, with its main attraction being the early Chopard signed movement, the Bikupan beehive marking, 25 jewel configuration, Breguet hairspring marking and engraved 0.800 silver case.
Technical and condition details
Brand: Early Chopard mechanical pocket watch, with the dial also signed F. L. Ryberg Lovisa.
Type: Small open face mechanical pocket watch.
Winding: Crown wound.
Function: Running when tested. No long-term accuracy test has been performed.
Dial: White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute scale, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and gold tone decorative hands.
Case: 0.800 silver case with engraved floral decoration on the back cover. The inner cover has the Bikupan inscription, a beehive trademark motif, medal style decoration and technical inscriptions.
Movement: Chopard Swiss signed movement with gilt bridges, ruby jewels and inscriptions including 15 Rubis, Ancre Ligne Droite, Balancier Coupé and Spiral Breguet.
Diameter: Approximately 37.17 mm.
Weight: Approximately 37.81 g.
Accessories: Comes with a pocket watch chain.
Condition: Overall normal antique condition, with visible age related wear, oxidation and light marks to the case. The dial remains clear with minor signs of age, and the movement presents well for an early collectible pocket watch.
Collector’s highlights
Early Chopard signed movement with clear brand appeal.
Bikupan beehive inscription and beehive trademark motif on the inner cover.
15 Rubis, Spiral Breguet and Balancier Coupé inscriptions add technical interest.
0.800 silver case with attractive floral engraving and a pocket watch chain for display.
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