Perfecta - 1814 4 - 1900-1949

Overview
This is a Perfecta Swiss mechanical pocket watch with a strong early 20th-century character. The white dial features large black Arabic numerals, a red 13-to-24-hour outer scale and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. Elegant gold-tone hands add a refined decorative touch while preserving the clear and practical layout typical of period pocket watches.
The reverse of the case is decorated with fine guilloché-style engraving and a central shield-shaped cartouche. The inner case is clearly marked 0.800 silver. A pocket watch chain is also included, giving the lot a more complete and attractive presentation.
The main highlights are the 0.800 silver case, the red 24-hour auxiliary scale and the complete presentation with pocket watch chain.
Technical and condition details
Brand: Perfecta
Type: Swiss mechanical pocket watch
Period: Approximately early 20th century
Winding: Manual
Function: Running when tested. No long-term accuracy test has been performed.
Dial layout: Central hour and minute hands, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and outer 13-to-24-hour auxiliary scale
Dial: White dial with large black Arabic numerals, red 24-hour markings and elegant decorative hands. The Perfecta name is positioned in the upper centre of the dial
Case: Marked 0.800 silver on the inner cover. The back features fine guilloché-style decoration with a central shield-shaped cartouche. The outer surface shows warm-toned patination and age-related wear
Movement: Gold-tone mechanical movement signed Perfecta, with traditional Swiss construction and visible regulator
Diameter: Approx. 51.9 mm
Weight: Approx. 83.68 g
Accessories: Supplied with a pocket watch chain. The chain has not been tested for precious-metal content
Condition:
Overall in honest antique condition with natural signs of age and use. The case shows surface wear, colour variation and light scratches, while the engraved back decoration remains visually attractive. The white dial remains generally well preserved, with minor spotting, fine marks and age-related traces visible on close inspection. The hands and numerals remain clear. The movement appears visually clean overall, and the accompanying chain also shows normal signs of use.
Collector’s highlights
Perfecta Swiss mechanical pocket watch with strong early 20th-century character.
0.800 silver case with finely patterned guilloché-style back decoration.
Distinctive dial combining bold black Arabic numerals with a red 24-hour auxiliary scale.
Complete with pocket watch chain, enhancing both collectible and display appeal.
Final note
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