Pontiac - Support Choc – Art Deco Tonneau Dress Watch - No reserve price - Men - 1940

Pontiac Support-Choc – Art Deco Tonneau Dress Watch – Small Seconds – Anti-Magnetic – 1940s

Condition

The watch is in excellent preservation. The manual-wind movement winds up smoothly and cleanly.

The case shows only minimal age-related signs of wear. The crystal is scratch-free. The dial is very well preserved and shows only a slight, age-related patina.

Particularly attractive are the dark blue tempered hands, which are very well preserved.

Origin:
From a collector

Important information:
All watches are offered without a reserve price; the final sale price is determined by the highest bid. Each watch is fitted with a new brand battery before sale and tested for at least one week for its function.

A guarantee of accuracy, long-term running performance, or water resistance cannot be provided.

Notes:
Technically, the watch has been tested and operates flawlessly. All photos are unedited and taken with a macro lens to portray the actual condition as honestly and as detailed as possible. The images are part of the description.

Description:

Characteristic Pontiac Support-Choc hand-wound watch from the Art Deco era, probably from the 1940s.

The distinctive tonneau case combines a cream-colored dial with Arabic numerals, classic railway minute track, dark blue tempered hands, and a separate small seconds dial at 6 o’clock. The historic labels “Support-Choc” and “Anti-Magn.” on the dial refer to the technical properties of this early Pontiac generation.

With its compact dimensions of about 25 mm without crown and about 35 mm lug-to-lug, the watch has the elegant proportions typical of its era.

Features

Brand: Pontiac
Model/Series: Support-Choc
Era: circa 1940s
Movement: Mechanical hand-wound
Display: Hours, minutes, small seconds
Small seconds: at 6 o’clock
Dial: presumably silver
Hands: Dark blue tempered
Special features: Support-Choc / Anti-Magnetic
Case shape: Tonneau / Art Deco style
Width without crown: approx. 25 mm
Lug-to-Lug: approx. 35 mm
Case back: Fond Acier Inoxydable (Stainless steel back)
Reference/Case number: 1024

Bottom line

A Pontiac from roughly 80 years ago in an exceptionally beautiful condition for its age. The well-preserved cream dial, the dark blue tempered hands, the small seconds, and the characteristic tonneau case make it an attractive example of early Pontiac watches.

For a watch from the 1940s, this specimen presents itself in a remarkably well-kept and authentic condition.

Shipping & Handling:
Shipping is carried out via the Catawiki-TrustHands system according to the guidelines. Processing and shipping occur within up to 3 business days after payment receipt.

Recommendation for buyers:
For long-term enjoyment, regular inspection and/or maintenance (service) by a watchmaker is recommended. Proper care protects the watch and preserves its function.

Documentation:
After the sale is completed, the watch will be shipped with extensive photos and a short functionality video.