A charming antique mechanical pocket watch set - 1900-1949

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Antique gold-plated manual-winding pocket watch set, about 51 mm diameter and 88 g, from 1900–1949, with a 15-jewel movement and 2 adjustments, supplied with a matching chain and a Poraths Guldsmedsaffär Swedish presentation box, in good condition and in working order.

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Overview

A charming antique mechanical pocket watch set, offered together with a pocket watch chain and a vintage presentation box marked Poraths Guldsmedsaffär, Norrtälje. The watch features a white dial with black Arabic numerals, a red 24-hour outer scale, ornate hands and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock. The combination of watch, chain and vintage Swedish jeweller’s box gives the set particularly strong display and collector appeal.

Technical and condition details

Type: Manual-winding mechanical pocket watch

Function: Hours, minutes and subsidiary seconds. The watch is functioning correctly when tested. No long-term test has been performed.

Movement: Mechanical movement marked 15 JEWELS and 2 ADJUST.

Dial: White dial with black Arabic numerals, red 13–24 hour outer scale and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock. Ornate gilt-tone hands add a distinctive period character.

Case: Gold-tone multi-cover case. The inner cover is clearly marked PLAQUÉ OR – GARANTI 10 ANS – GENÈVE, indicating a gold-plated case with a period 10-year plating guarantee.

Diameter: Approx. 51.25 mm

Weight: Approx. 88.72 g

Chain: Supplied with a matching vintage gold-tone pocket watch chain and fittings. The material of the chain has not been verified.

Box: Supplied with a vintage presentation box marked Poraths Guldsmedsaffär, Norrtälje, adding an interesting Swedish historical connection.

Condition: Good overall antique condition with normal age-related scratches, oxidation and wear to the plated surfaces. The dial shows light hairlines and ageing but remains clear and highly legible. The box also shows visible signs of age and use.

Collector’s highlights
Complete presentation with pocket watch, chain and vintage Swedish jeweller’s box.
Distinctive red 24-hour scale and ornate period hands.
15-jewel mechanical movement with 2 adjustments.
Case marked PLAQUÉ OR – GARANTI 10 ANS – GENÈVE.

Photos form an important part of the description. Please review all images carefully and assess the item accordingly.

Seller's Story

Sweden-based seller of carefully selected vintage and antique collectibles. Items are sourced mainly from Scandinavian private collections and local auctions. I aim to provide clear photos and honest descriptions of condition and age-related wear. Secure packing and tracked shipping for every order; combined shipping when possible. Photos form an important part of the description and may show details more clearly than text. Please review all images carefully and assess the item accordingly.
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Overview

A charming antique mechanical pocket watch set, offered together with a pocket watch chain and a vintage presentation box marked Poraths Guldsmedsaffär, Norrtälje. The watch features a white dial with black Arabic numerals, a red 24-hour outer scale, ornate hands and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock. The combination of watch, chain and vintage Swedish jeweller’s box gives the set particularly strong display and collector appeal.

Technical and condition details

Type: Manual-winding mechanical pocket watch

Function: Hours, minutes and subsidiary seconds. The watch is functioning correctly when tested. No long-term test has been performed.

Movement: Mechanical movement marked 15 JEWELS and 2 ADJUST.

Dial: White dial with black Arabic numerals, red 13–24 hour outer scale and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock. Ornate gilt-tone hands add a distinctive period character.

Case: Gold-tone multi-cover case. The inner cover is clearly marked PLAQUÉ OR – GARANTI 10 ANS – GENÈVE, indicating a gold-plated case with a period 10-year plating guarantee.

Diameter: Approx. 51.25 mm

Weight: Approx. 88.72 g

Chain: Supplied with a matching vintage gold-tone pocket watch chain and fittings. The material of the chain has not been verified.

Box: Supplied with a vintage presentation box marked Poraths Guldsmedsaffär, Norrtälje, adding an interesting Swedish historical connection.

Condition: Good overall antique condition with normal age-related scratches, oxidation and wear to the plated surfaces. The dial shows light hairlines and ageing but remains clear and highly legible. The box also shows visible signs of age and use.

Collector’s highlights
Complete presentation with pocket watch, chain and vintage Swedish jeweller’s box.
Distinctive red 24-hour scale and ornate period hands.
15-jewel mechanical movement with 2 adjustments.
Case marked PLAQUÉ OR – GARANTI 10 ANS – GENÈVE.

Photos form an important part of the description. Please review all images carefully and assess the item accordingly.

Seller's Story

Sweden-based seller of carefully selected vintage and antique collectibles. Items are sourced mainly from Scandinavian private collections and local auctions. I aim to provide clear photos and honest descriptions of condition and age-related wear. Secure packing and tracked shipping for every order; combined shipping when possible. Photos form an important part of the description and may show details more clearly than text. Please review all images carefully and assess the item accordingly.
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Details

Brand
A charming antique mechanical pocket watch set
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1900-1949
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Gold-plated
Case diameter
Greater than 50 mm
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Weight
88 g
Width lug/ watch band
68 mm
In working order
Yes
SwedenVerified
284
Objects sold
100%
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