Perfecta - 122429 - 1900-1949





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Perfecta pocket watch, reference 122429, a Swiss mechanical pocket watch from 1900–1949 with a gold-plated case and manual winding movement, case diameter about 52.5 mm, weight 99 g, featuring a white dial with black Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock and ornate openworked hands; inner case marked GENÈVE and METAL PLAQUÉ OR GARANTI 10 ANS; currently in working order with wear evident.
Description from the seller
Overview
A charming Perfecta Swiss mechanical pocket watch with a strongly classical appearance.
The white dial features slender black Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, and particularly attractive openworked decorative hands. The Perfecta name appears in red beneath 12 o’clock together with an ornamental motif, giving the watch a distinctive early Swiss pocket-watch character.
The gold-tone movement has a traditional layout and complements the warm tone of the case nicely.
The inner case cover is marked GENÈVE and METAL PLAQUÉ OR GARANTI 10 ANS, indicating a gold-plated metal case with a stated ten-year plating guarantee.
The watch is functioning normally at the time of testing. No long-term test has been performed.
Technical and condition details
Brand: Perfecta
Type: Swiss mechanical pocket watch
Winding: Manual winding
Diameter: Approx. 52.55 mm
Weight: Approx. 99.06 g
Dial: White dial with black Arabic numerals
Subsidiary seconds: At 6 o’clock
Hands: Ornate openworked decorative hands
Movement: Gold-tone mechanical movement
Inner case marking: GENÈVE
Case marking: METAL PLAQUÉ OR GARANTI 10 ANS
Function: Functioning normally, not tested over an extended period
The dial shows visible cracks and fine hairlines, particularly around the area near 11 o’clock, together with age-related marks and wear. The case also shows normal signs of age and use.
Collector’s highlights
Vintage Perfecta Swiss pocket watch with strong period character
Highly decorative openworked hands, a major visual feature of the dial
Attractive gold-tone mechanical movement
Clearly marked inner case with GENÈVE and METAL PLAQUÉ OR GARANTI 10 ANS
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description. Antique pocket watches naturally show age-related wear, traces of use and possible past servicing.
Seller's Story
Overview
A charming Perfecta Swiss mechanical pocket watch with a strongly classical appearance.
The white dial features slender black Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, and particularly attractive openworked decorative hands. The Perfecta name appears in red beneath 12 o’clock together with an ornamental motif, giving the watch a distinctive early Swiss pocket-watch character.
The gold-tone movement has a traditional layout and complements the warm tone of the case nicely.
The inner case cover is marked GENÈVE and METAL PLAQUÉ OR GARANTI 10 ANS, indicating a gold-plated metal case with a stated ten-year plating guarantee.
The watch is functioning normally at the time of testing. No long-term test has been performed.
Technical and condition details
Brand: Perfecta
Type: Swiss mechanical pocket watch
Winding: Manual winding
Diameter: Approx. 52.55 mm
Weight: Approx. 99.06 g
Dial: White dial with black Arabic numerals
Subsidiary seconds: At 6 o’clock
Hands: Ornate openworked decorative hands
Movement: Gold-tone mechanical movement
Inner case marking: GENÈVE
Case marking: METAL PLAQUÉ OR GARANTI 10 ANS
Function: Functioning normally, not tested over an extended period
The dial shows visible cracks and fine hairlines, particularly around the area near 11 o’clock, together with age-related marks and wear. The case also shows normal signs of age and use.
Collector’s highlights
Vintage Perfecta Swiss pocket watch with strong period character
Highly decorative openworked hands, a major visual feature of the dial
Attractive gold-tone mechanical movement
Clearly marked inner case with GENÈVE and METAL PLAQUÉ OR GARANTI 10 ANS
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description. Antique pocket watches naturally show age-related wear, traces of use and possible past servicing.

