Roskopf - L'heure Nationale Belge - 1900-1949

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Roskopf L'heure Nationale Belge pocket watch with manual winding movement, dating to 1900–1949, silver-plated case with Belgian coat of arms engraving and gilt back, enamel dial in excellent condition, serial no. 57606, movement marked Patent Swiss 18632 and Exposition Universelle 1900 Montre Primée à Paris, in working order.

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An impressive pocket watch, crafted for the World's Fair.

The watch was made to commemorate the introduction of national time in Belgium in 1892 ("L'Heure Nationale Belge").

The case is silver-plated, the back cover features an engraved and chased Belgian coat of arms, along with the names of the Belgian provinces and their respective coats of arms.

The bezel bears the chased inscription "L'Heure Nationale Belge".

The dust cover features chased decoration and engravings of the locations and dates of World's Fairs: "Exposition Universelles Paris 1900, Liege 1905, Milan 1906".

The dial is enamel and in excellent condition.

The movement is a 2/3-plate type, marked "Patent Swiss 18632" and engraved "Exposition Universelle 1900 Montre Primée à Paris".

It features a pin-pallet escapement and a three-arm ring balance.

The serial number of this piece is 57606.

The movement is in perfect working condition.

An impressive pocket watch, crafted for the World's Fair.

The watch was made to commemorate the introduction of national time in Belgium in 1892 ("L'Heure Nationale Belge").

The case is silver-plated, the back cover features an engraved and chased Belgian coat of arms, along with the names of the Belgian provinces and their respective coats of arms.

The bezel bears the chased inscription "L'Heure Nationale Belge".

The dust cover features chased decoration and engravings of the locations and dates of World's Fairs: "Exposition Universelles Paris 1900, Liege 1905, Milan 1906".

The dial is enamel and in excellent condition.

The movement is a 2/3-plate type, marked "Patent Swiss 18632" and engraved "Exposition Universelle 1900 Montre Primée à Paris".

It features a pin-pallet escapement and a three-arm ring balance.

The serial number of this piece is 57606.

The movement is in perfect working condition.

Details

Brand
Roskopf
Model
L'heure Nationale Belge
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1900-1949
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Silverplated
Case diameter
Greater than 50 mm
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Weight
123 g
Width lug/ watch band
54 mm
In working order
Yes
BelgiumVerified
Private

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