P. MERKES ROTTERDAM - 1900-1949
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Antique pocket watch by P. Merkes Rotterdam in 0.800 silver case with hand-wound remontoir movement (6 jewels), open-face lepine, 47 mm diameter, 68 g, serial 152281, runs well with visible wear.
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Antique silver pocket watch – P. Merkes Rotterdam – Remontoir 6 Jewels – 0.800 silver – runs well
Description
An antique pocket watch in a (0.800) silver case, signed on the dial with "P. Merkes, Rotterdam". Peter Merkes was a well-known Rotterdam jeweler around the turn of the last century; watches sold through his shop bore his name on the dial, while the movement at the time typically came from Switzerland.
The movement is a hand-wound verge/anchor (remontoir) with crown-winding (remontoir), marked "Remontoir 6 Rubis" on the inner dust cap. On the inside there is also a stamp of Excelsa, with a serial number (152281). The watch has a double case back (outer case + gold/plated brass dust cap), as is customary for quality pocket watches from this period.
Based on the remontoir system, the materials used, and the appearance of the dial and case, this watch is probably from the period circa 1900–1920.
Features
Brand/vendor on dial: P. Merkes, Rotterdam
Movement: Hand-wound, remontoir (crown-winding), 6 rubies (jewels)
Case material: Silver, fineness 0.800 (stamped)
Case type: Open-face (lepine), hinged back case with dust cap
Dial: Enamel, Arabic numerals, small seconds at 6 o’clock
Engraving: Monogram engraved on the back of the case
Stamps/marks: "0.800" silver assay mark, "Excelsa", serial number 152281
Diameter: 47 mm
Weight: 68 g
Condition: Wear appropriate to age (scratches on case and glass, see photos). The watch runs well.
Condition
The watch shows normal wear for an antique pocket watch: light scratches on the case and case glass, and a monogram engraved on the back. The movement currently runs well. No guarantee on accuracy of running time given the age of the watch; a service by a watchmaker is recommended for optimal performance."} } }) ould end with proper JSON. Wait formatting: I included extraneous quotes at end. Need correct JSON with single key translated_text. Let's fix. The previous content ends with a stray closing.
Antique silver pocket watch – P. Merkes Rotterdam – Remontoir 6 Jewels – 0.800 silver – runs well
Description
An antique pocket watch in a (0.800) silver case, signed on the dial with "P. Merkes, Rotterdam". Peter Merkes was a well-known Rotterdam jeweler around the turn of the last century; watches sold through his shop bore his name on the dial, while the movement at the time typically came from Switzerland.
The movement is a hand-wound verge/anchor (remontoir) with crown-winding (remontoir), marked "Remontoir 6 Rubis" on the inner dust cap. On the inside there is also a stamp of Excelsa, with a serial number (152281). The watch has a double case back (outer case + gold/plated brass dust cap), as is customary for quality pocket watches from this period.
Based on the remontoir system, the materials used, and the appearance of the dial and case, this watch is probably from the period circa 1900–1920.
Features
Brand/vendor on dial: P. Merkes, Rotterdam
Movement: Hand-wound, remontoir (crown-winding), 6 rubies (jewels)
Case material: Silver, fineness 0.800 (stamped)
Case type: Open-face (lepine), hinged back case with dust cap
Dial: Enamel, Arabic numerals, small seconds at 6 o’clock
Engraving: Monogram engraved on the back of the case
Stamps/marks: "0.800" silver assay mark, "Excelsa", serial number 152281
Diameter: 47 mm
Weight: 68 g
Condition: Wear appropriate to age (scratches on case and glass, see photos). The watch runs well.
Condition
The watch shows normal wear for an antique pocket watch: light scratches on the case and case glass, and a monogram engraved on the back. The movement currently runs well. No guarantee on accuracy of running time given the age of the watch; a service by a watchmaker is recommended for optimal performance."} } }) ould end with proper JSON. Wait formatting: I included extraneous quotes at end. Need correct JSON with single key translated_text. Let's fix. The previous content ends with a stray closing.
Details
Brand
P. MERKES ROTTERDAM
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1900-1949
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Silver
Case diameter
47 mm
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Weight
68 g
Width lug/ watch band
0 cm
In working order
Yes
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