Montre de poche ancienne de style Lépine – Cadran 24 heures – Aiguilles ornées – Argentan – Circa - 1900-1949

Old Lepine-style pocket watch – 24-hour dial – Ornate hands – Argentan – Circa 1900

Elegant mechanical pocket watch in Lepine style, dating from the Belle Époque, around 1900-1915.

This piece stands out for its white enamel dial with double numerals and its hands finely adorned with decorative motifs inspired by Louis XV and Art Nouveau. Its refined aesthetic testifies to the watchmaking taste of the early 20th century.

The dial features large black Arabic numerals 1 to 12, complemented by a blue inner graduation for 13 to 24 hours. A small independent seconds is located at 6 o'clock. The whole presents an elegant display and a traditional reading of the time.

The case is made of argentan, a metal alloy historically used in watchmaking for its silver-like appearance. Inside, the inscription « ARGENTAN DÉPOSÉ » is a detail of interest for antique watch enthusiasts.

Technical characteristics

* Type: Mechanical pocket watch
* Style: Lepine
* Estimated period: Circa 1900-1915
* Movement: Manual-wind mechanical
* Origin of movement: Swiss, according to its architecture
* Dial: White enamel
* Display: Double numbering, 1-12 in black and 13-24 in blue
* Small seconds: Sub-dial at 6 o'clock
* Hands: Finely engraved decorative hands
* Case: Argentan
* Internal marking: « ARGENTAN DÉPOSÉ »
* Internal numbers: 9 and 42
* Crown: Pendant winding crown, gold finish
* Diameter: Approximately 44 mm, excluding crown and bow
* Setting the time: By pusher located around 11 o'clock, to be held during crown rotation

Condition and functioning

Mechanical state: The watch runs during testing. The movement winds correctly

Movement: Mechanical manual-wind movement, with brass bridges and setting lever marked “A/R”.

Dial: White enamel dial showing good overall conservation, with double numeration and small seconds.

Case: Argentan case with internal inscription « ARGENTAN DÉPOSÉ ».

Hands: Decorative ornate hands, characteristic of antique horology aesthetics.

The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow appreciation of the watch’s actual condition.