Viking - 1049968 - 1900-1949

Overview
This is a Viking Swiss mechanical pocket watch with strong early 20th-century character. The white dial features stylised black Arabic numerals, a distinctive red 13–24 hour scale and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. The 0.800 silver case has decorative engine-turned finishing, while the inner cuvette retains Viking branding and inscriptions referring to its 15-jewel precision lever movement.
The main highlights are the Viking branding, 0.800 silver case, 15-jewel movement and distinctive red 24-hour scale.
Technical and condition details
Brand: Viking
Type: Swiss mechanical pocket watch
Approximate period: First half of the 20th century
Winding: Manual
Function: Running when tested. No long-term test has been performed.
Dial layout: Central hours and minutes, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and outer red 13–24 hour scale
Dial: White dial with stylised black Arabic numerals, red 24-hour scale and clear Viking signature
Case: 0.800 silver case with engine-turned decoration and central shield motif. The inner case is marked 0.800, Viking Suisse and number 1049968
Movement: Viking-signed mechanical movement. The inner cuvette is engraved PRECISIONS-ANKAR-UR, 15 Rubiner, KONTROLLERAD GÅNG, HÖGSTA UTMÄRKELSER, referring to a precision lever watch, 15 jewels, regulated running and award distinctions, accompanied by medal motifs
Diameter: Approx. 50.76 mm
Weight: Approx. 85.68 g
Condition:
Overall in honest antique condition. The silver case shows surface scratches, edge wear and natural oxidation consistent with age, while the decorative engine turning remains visible. The dial is generally well preserved with light age-related marks. Hands, scales and subsidiary seconds remain complete.
Collector’s highlights
- Viking branding appears on the dial, case and movement, giving the watch good overall identity and coherence.
- 0.800 silver case combined with a 15-jewel mechanical movement and original precision-related inscriptions.
- Distinctive black Arabic numerals and red 24-hour scale give the dial strong period character.
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