Nivada - 781-100 - 1900-1949





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Nivada pocket watch in a nickel-chrome open-face case, 50 mm diameter, with manual-winding Swiss 15‑jewel movement, reference 781-100, dating from circa 1930s–1940s, cream dial with black Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds at 6, decorated inner dust cover inscribed REMONTOIR ANCRE GARANTI, weight about 88 g, condition Very good with minor wear and in working order.
Description from the seller
Overview
This is a Nivada Swiss mechanical pocket watch with the characteristic style of the first half of the 20th century. The cream-coloured dial features bold black Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, giving the watch a clean and strongly period appearance. The inner dust cover is decorated with several medal-style motifs and bears the inscription REMONTOIR ANCRE GARANTI, adding further traditional Swiss watchmaking character.
The main highlights are the Nivada name, 15-jewel Swiss movement and the decorated inner cover with period French inscription.
Technical and condition details
Brand: Nivada
Type: Swiss mechanical pocket watch
Approximate period: Circa 1930s–1940s
Winding: Manual
Function: Running when tested. No long-term test has been performed.
Dial layout: Central hours and minutes with subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock
Dial: Cream-coloured dial with stylised black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds and Swiss Made marking
Case: Open-face silver-tone metal case. The inner cover is clearly marked NICKEL CHROME SWISS MADE, case number 781-100
Movement: Swiss manual-winding mechanical movement marked 15 JEWELS, with traditional lever escapement and regulator. No clear Nivada signature is visible on the movement in the supplied photographs
Inner cover inscription: The dust cover is decorated with medal motifs and marked REMONTOIR ANCRE GARANTI, a traditional period designation referring to a lever-escapement winding watch
Diameter: Approx. 50.49 mm
Weight: Approx. 88.08 g
Condition:
Overall in honest antique condition. The case shows surface scratches, edge wear and localised oxidation consistent with age. The dial remains generally well preserved with light age-related marks. Numerals and scales remain clearly legible, while the crystal and overall structure remain intact.
Collector’s highlights
- Nivada Swiss pocket watch with strong early 20th-century character.
- 15-jewel Swiss mechanical movement with traditional manual-winding construction.
- Decorated inner dust cover with medal motifs and REMONTOIR ANCRE GARANTI inscription, adding strong period appeal.
Photos form an important part of the description and may show details more clearly than text. Please review all images carefully and assess the item accordingly.
Seller's Story
Overview
This is a Nivada Swiss mechanical pocket watch with the characteristic style of the first half of the 20th century. The cream-coloured dial features bold black Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, giving the watch a clean and strongly period appearance. The inner dust cover is decorated with several medal-style motifs and bears the inscription REMONTOIR ANCRE GARANTI, adding further traditional Swiss watchmaking character.
The main highlights are the Nivada name, 15-jewel Swiss movement and the decorated inner cover with period French inscription.
Technical and condition details
Brand: Nivada
Type: Swiss mechanical pocket watch
Approximate period: Circa 1930s–1940s
Winding: Manual
Function: Running when tested. No long-term test has been performed.
Dial layout: Central hours and minutes with subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock
Dial: Cream-coloured dial with stylised black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds and Swiss Made marking
Case: Open-face silver-tone metal case. The inner cover is clearly marked NICKEL CHROME SWISS MADE, case number 781-100
Movement: Swiss manual-winding mechanical movement marked 15 JEWELS, with traditional lever escapement and regulator. No clear Nivada signature is visible on the movement in the supplied photographs
Inner cover inscription: The dust cover is decorated with medal motifs and marked REMONTOIR ANCRE GARANTI, a traditional period designation referring to a lever-escapement winding watch
Diameter: Approx. 50.49 mm
Weight: Approx. 88.08 g
Condition:
Overall in honest antique condition. The case shows surface scratches, edge wear and localised oxidation consistent with age. The dial remains generally well preserved with light age-related marks. Numerals and scales remain clearly legible, while the crystal and overall structure remain intact.
Collector’s highlights
- Nivada Swiss pocket watch with strong early 20th-century character.
- 15-jewel Swiss mechanical movement with traditional manual-winding construction.
- Decorated inner dust cover with medal motifs and REMONTOIR ANCRE GARANTI inscription, adding strong period appeal.
Photos form an important part of the description and may show details more clearly than text. Please review all images carefully and assess the item accordingly.

