EIGER - 256418 - 1900-1949

Overview
This is a Swiss Eiger mechanical pocket watch with a distinctive mid-20th-century appearance. The white dial features clear black Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, and markings for 17 Jewels, Incabloc, Antimagnetic and Swiss Made.
The silver case features fine engine-turned decoration with a classical shield-shaped cartouche and engraved initials. Inside the case is also a Swedish commemorative inscription, giving the watch an additional personal and historical character.
A gold-tone pocket watch chain is included, creating an attractive and complete presentation.
The key highlights are the 0.800 silver case, 17-jewel Swiss movement, Incabloc shock protection and the complete pocket watch and chain combination with its original commemorative inscription.
Technical and condition details
Brand: Eiger
Type: Open-face mechanical pocket watch
Period: Approximately mid-20th century
Winding: Manual
Function: Running when tested. No long-term accuracy test has been performed
Dial layout: Central hours and minutes with subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock
Dial: White dial with black Arabic numerals and minute track. The dial is marked Eiger, 17 Jewels, Incabloc, Antimagnetic and Swiss Made
Case: Marked 0.800 silver inside. The rear cover features fine engine turning with a classical shield-shaped cartouche and engraved initials
Movement: Swiss mechanical movement clearly marked Seventeen 17 Jewels, fitted with Incabloc shock protection. The visible ruby bearings and clean movement architecture add strong mechanical appeal
Diameter: Approx. 54.79 mm
Weight: Approx. 67.21 g
Accessories: Supplied with a decorative gold-tone pocket watch chain. The material of the chain has not been confirmed
Additional inscription: The inner case bears a Swedish commemorative inscription, approximately meaning “In memory of the 50th birthday, from Judith and Gunnar”
Condition:
Overall in honest vintage condition with age-related surface marks, light oxidation and edge wear. The engine-turned decoration and central shield motif remain clearly visible.
The white dial is generally well preserved, with clear numerals and markings and only minor ageing and use-related traces.
Please note that the inner dust cover is engraved Ancre de Précision 15 Rubis, while the actual movement is clearly marked Seventeen 17 Jewels. For accuracy and transparency, both markings are disclosed here, and the movement itself is described according to its visible 17-jewel marking.
The watch is currently running, but no long-term accuracy test has been carried out.
Collector’s highlights
0.800 silver case with attractive engine-turned decoration and shield-shaped cartouche.
Swiss 17-jewel movement with Incabloc shock protection.
Dial retains its original-style 17 Jewels, Incabloc, Antimagnetic and Swiss Made markings.
Complete presentation with decorative pocket watch chain and period commemorative inscription.
Final note
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