C.R - Skeleton glass watch - 116522 - 1900-1949

Antique Swiss Skeleton / Open-Work Pocket Watch – Gold-Plated / Metal Case – Roskopf/Cylinder Type (c. 1900)
​Specifications
​Type: Antique Mechanical Pocket Watch with Exhibition/Open-Work Back
​Period: Circa 1890s – 1910s
​Movement: Swiss Manual-Wind Pin-Set movement with exposed balance wheel and train wheels, bridge engraved with serial number N° 116522 and initials "CR"
​Setting Mechanism: Pin-set (small nail-push button near 1 o'clock for setting time)
​Case Material: Gold-plated brass / metal case
​Dial: White enamel dial with classic black Roman numerals, outer minute track, and subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock
​Hands: Antique ornate brass/gilt hands
​Case Diameter: ~45mm (excluding crown/bow)
​Description
​Up for auction is a fascinating and rare Antique Swiss Open-Work / Skeleton Pocket Watch from the turn of the 20th century. Designed with an exhibition crystal back, this piece showcases its charming mechanical movement in full view.
​Dial & Hands
​The front features a traditional white enamel dial with bold black Roman hour markers and a recessed seconds sub-dial at the 6 o'clock position. Fitted with ornate antique styled hands. (Note: As visible in photos, the enamel dial displays hairlines/cracks around the lower section and near 5–7 o'clock, typical for pieces of this era).
​Movement & Display
​The highlight of this watch is its back movement view. Protected under a clear crystal, the manual-wind movement displays its gilded bridges, exposed balance wheel, and gear train. The main bridge is hand-engraved with the serial number N° 116522 alongside stylized initials "CR". Time-setting is achieved via the traditional side pin/pusher located at 1 o'clock near the crown.
​Case
​Housed in a warm gold-toned / gold-plated metal case featuring a prominent rounded crown and top ring bow.
​Condition
​Dial: Enamel dial shows age cracks and hairlines around the lower half.
​Case: Good vintage condition with honest wear to the plating consistent with age.
​Movement: Clean visual appearance with intact gears and balance spring. In working order

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