Roskopf - System 1A - 1900-1949

This Roskopf System 1A pocket watch is an antique piece dating from between 1900 and 1915.

The specific features on the inner case back confirm this period:
Remontoir: This refers to the keyless winding system via the crown, a technique that around the turn of the century became the standard for this type of watch.
Suisse Garanti: The French text and the Swiss origin mark indicate production after the brand's restructuring and the registration of the "Systeme Roskopf 1A" trademark in 1901.

- In the two circles on the left and right are profile portraits of men's heads, surrounded by laurel wreaths.
- The meaning: Large Swiss watch brands at the time engraved replicas of gold or bronze medals won at World Expos (such as Paris or Geneva) on their watches to demonstrate quality.
- Remontoir: The meaning: This is the French horology term for a keyless winding system.
- The historical reality: Georges-Frederic Roskopf did indeed win a bronze medal in Paris at the time (1867). Because his patents later entered the public domain and many other manufacturers copied "System Roskopf" watches, they often added this kind of anonymous, generic portrait medals. It primarily served as a powerful marketing and status symbol to give the watch a luxurious, award-winning appearance.

Shipped by registered mail and well packaged.