L.U.C - 160.9 - 1900-1949

Overview
This is an early Swiss L.U.C mechanical pocket watch with strong period character and refined traditional watchmaking details. L.U.C represents the initials of Louis-Ulysse Chopard and is closely associated with the early history of Chopard watchmaking.
The white enamel-style dial features elegant stylised Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o’clock and highly decorative gilt-tone hands. The 0.800 silver case is finished with fine guilloché decoration on the back and a vacant shield-shaped cartouche, while the interior reveals a highly interesting 15-jewel L.U.C movement with numerous traditional technical specifications clearly marked.
The most notable highlights are the L.U.C heritage, 0.800 silver case, and the 15-jewel movement marked for straight-line lever escapement, cut balance and Breguet hairspring.
Technical and condition details
Brand: L.U.C
Type: Mechanical pocket watch
Estimated period: Early 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 enamel-style dial with stylised black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, decorative gilt-tone hands and subsidiary seconds
Case: 0.800 silver open-face case with gilt-tone decorative elements. The rear cover features fine guilloché work and a vacant shield-shaped cartouche. The inner cover carries 0.800 silver marks, L.U.C manufacturing marks and the word GALONNÉ
Movement: 15-jewel mechanical movement. The inner cover is marked ANCRE, LIGNE DROITE, LEVÉES VISIBLES, BALANCIER COUPÉ, 15 RUBIS and SPIRAL BREGUET, indicating a straight-line lever escapement, visible pallets, cut balance and Breguet hairspring. The gilt movement has an attractive traditional layout with considerable visual and technical appeal
Diameter: Approx. 50.33 mm
Weight: Approx. 83.01 g
Condition:
Overall in honest antique condition. The case shows age-related scratches, edge wear, oxidation and areas of plating wear. The guilloché decoration on the back remains clearly visible and the central shield-shaped cartouche is intact. The dial remains generally well preserved and legible, with minor signs of aging. The movement appears complete and was running when tested, although no long-term accuracy test has been performed.
Collector’s highlights
L.U.C is closely connected with the early watchmaking heritage of Louis-Ulysse Chopard
0.800 silver case with guilloché back and classic shield-shaped cartouche
15-jewel movement marked for straight-line lever escapement, cut balance and Breguet hairspring
Elegant Arabic-numeral dial with decorative gilt hands and subsidiary seconds
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