Rob. Hedberg Borås – .800 Silver & Rose Gold Plated Antique Pocket Watch – 15 Rubis – C. Early 20th Century ​Description ​An elegant and historically interesting antique open-face pocket watch, retailed by the renowned Swedish watchmaker and jeweler Robert Hedberg of Borås (active late 19th to early 20th century). This piece features a classic Swiss-made movement housed in a beautifully detailed continental silver case. ​Dial & Hands ​Type: White enamel/porcelain dial, ​Markers: Elegant black Arabic numerals with an outer 5-60 minute track. ​Sub-dial: Sunk recessed subsidiary seconds register at the 6 o'clock position. ​Inscription: Crisp, original text reading "ROB. HEDBERG / BORÅS". ​Hands: Classic gold-tone spade hands, accompanied by a matching sub-seconds hand. ​Case & Construction ​Material: Solid .800 silver base metal. The case features a classic rose gold plated (Galonné) outer bezel rim, which gives it an attractive two-tone contrast ​Case Back: Engine-turned guilloché pattern featuring a central vacant cartouche ready for personal engraving ​Inner Dust Cover (Cuvedette): Beautifully hand-engraved with "Ancre / 15 Rubis" in sweeping cursive script ..denoting the high-quality 15-jeweled lever escapement movement. ​Hallmarks & Serial Numbers: As documented in, the inner case back bears: ​Official German Imperial "Crown and Crescent Moon" silver hallmark. ​Swiss .800 silver purity mark (Grouse hallmark). ​Maker's / Case-maker's stamp (IXL inside a shield). ​Serial number matching the case: 846149 / 2. ​Movement ​Caliber: High-grade Swiss frosted-gilt mechanical lever movement ​Jewels: 15 Rubis (Jewels). ​Technical Details: Features a bimetallic open-balance wheel with timing screws and a crown-winding/pin-set mechanism. ​Serial Number: 859683 stamped clearly on the main plate. ​Condition Report ​Dial: In very good antique condition; clear graphics with only minor signs of age hair line. ​Case: Authentic vintage condition showing honest wear. The rose gold plating along the bezel shows characteristic thinning/patina highlighting its antique character. Engine-turning on the back remains well-defined. ​Movement: Clean presentation In working order ​Brand: Rob. Hedberg Borås (Swiss Movement) ​Model: Open Face Pocket Watch (Ancre 15 Rubis) ​Gender: Men's / Unisex ​Period: 1900–1919 ​Movement: Mechanical Hand-winding ​Case Material: Silver (.800) / Galonné (Gold Plated Rim) ​Type: Pocket Watch