VIGILANT - Unknown - 1900-1949
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Vigilant pocket watch in solid 800 silver dating to the late 19th/early 20th century, with cylinder escapement, 50 mm case, manual wind movement, and not in working order despite good overall condition.
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Antique pocket watch "Vigilant" in 800 silver - Late 19th / Early 20th century
Type: Antique pocket watch with cylinder escapement (Montre Cylindre), original period piece (Swiss production, late '800 / early '900).
Case: In solid 800 silver quality (bearing the original hallmark visible on the edge and on the case back). The outer case features a refined guilloché work with a fine pattern and a central smooth shield (personalizable).
Dial: Spectacular white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, clearly legible brand "Vigilant", precious floral decorations painted along the edge and a front bezel shaped with festoons. A small seconds subdial is present at 6 o'clock.
Cuvette (Inner cover): It bears the inscription "MONTRE CYLINDRE PERFECTIONNÉE – QUALITÉ GARANTIE" surrounded by international commemorative medals (including "MEDAILLE D'ARGENT LILLE"), typical of high-quality productions of the era.
Conditions: Vintage collectible item, rich in historical charm. [Add here if it works, e.g.: "The mechanism is intact / winds" or "Sold as a collectible item / for revision"].
Antique pocket watch "Vigilant" in 800 silver - Late 19th / Early 20th century
Type: Antique pocket watch with cylinder escapement (Montre Cylindre), original period piece (Swiss production, late '800 / early '900).
Case: In solid 800 silver quality (bearing the original hallmark visible on the edge and on the case back). The outer case features a refined guilloché work with a fine pattern and a central smooth shield (personalizable).
Dial: Spectacular white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, clearly legible brand "Vigilant", precious floral decorations painted along the edge and a front bezel shaped with festoons. A small seconds subdial is present at 6 o'clock.
Cuvette (Inner cover): It bears the inscription "MONTRE CYLINDRE PERFECTIONNÉE – QUALITÉ GARANTIE" surrounded by international commemorative medals (including "MEDAILLE D'ARGENT LILLE"), typical of high-quality productions of the era.
Conditions: Vintage collectible item, rich in historical charm. [Add here if it works, e.g.: "The mechanism is intact / winds" or "Sold as a collectible item / for revision"].
Details
Brand
VIGILANT
Model
Unknown
Shipped insured
No
Period
1900-1949
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Silver
Case diameter
50 mm
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Weight
10 g
Width lug/ watch band
2 cm
In working order
No
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