L.U.C - 26474 - 1900-1949

Overview
A fine vintage L.U.C Swiss mechanical pocket watch, preserved in very good overall condition and accompanied by a pocket watch chain.
The attractive gold-tone dial features bold black Arabic numerals, an additional 13–24 hour scale around the outer edge, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. The dial is clearly signed L.U.C, giving the watch a strong and distinctive period appearance.
The inner case carries a 0.800 silver mark together with L.U.C-related stamps, while the back features fine guilloché decoration and a central decorative monogram.
The watch is functioning normally and has not been tested over an extended period.
Technical and condition details
Brand / Marking: L.U.C
Type: Swiss manual-winding mechanical pocket watch
Winding: Crown-wound
Function: Functioning normally; not tested over an extended period
Movement: Manual mechanical movement, marked 15 RUBIS, indicating 15 jewels
Dial layout: Central hours and minutes, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, outer 13–24 hour scale
Dial: Gold-tone dial with black Arabic numerals, 24-hour outer scale, subsidiary seconds with concentric decoration, signed L.U.C
Case: Inner case marked 0.800, indicating silver content, together with L.U.C trademarks and additional hallmarks. The exterior has a warm gold-tone appearance, while the back features detailed guilloché decoration with a central monogram
Inner cover inscriptions: L.U.C, ANCRE, LIGNE DROITE, LEVÉES VISIBLES, BALANCIER COUPÉ and 15 RUBIS
Diameter: Approx. 50.72 mm
Weight: Approx. 80.96 g
Accessories: Supplied with a gold-tone pocket watch chain. The material of the chain has not been separately tested
Condition:
The watch is in very good vintage condition. The gold-tone dial remains well preserved, with the Arabic numerals, 24-hour scale, L.U.C signature and subsidiary seconds dial clearly visible. The case shows light age-related scratches, wear and some variation in surface tone consistent with normal use. The guilloché decoration on the back remains attractive, while the inner markings and movement details are well preserved.
Collector’s highlights
Vintage L.U.C Swiss pocket watch with branding present on the dial, case and movement.
Distinctive gold-tone 24-hour dial with additional 13–24 hour scale.
0.800 silver case with finely decorated guilloché back.
15-jewel mechanical movement supplied together with a pocket watch chain.
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