Chopard - L.u.c Louis elysee - 112422 - 1900-1949

Excellent L.U.C. (Louis-Ulysse / Louis-Élysée Chopard) – Antique Silver Pocket Watch – Switzerland, ca. 1900–1920
Rare and authentic antique Swiss pocket watch by L.U.C. (Louis-Ulysse / Louis-Élysée Chopard), one of the earliest and most respected Swiss watchmaking names, founded in 1860 and still active today as Chopard.
The watch is housed in a solid silver case and features the famous L.U.C beehive “Marque de Fabrique” hallmark, confirming production by Chopard.
Case
Solid silver case, stamped 800
Swiss silver hallmarks present
L.U.C beehive trademark (Marque de Fabrique) inside the case
Inner dust cover stamped luc
Beautiful hand-engraved outer case back
Additional personal engraving on the inner back cover
Original bow and crown
Clean case
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement
Gilt movement plates
Regulator marked Avance / Retard
Jewelled movement
Typical high-quality Swiss construction of the period
Movement appears complete
In Running condition
Dial & Hands
White enamel dial with Arabic numerals
Sub-seconds at 6 o’clock
Original gold steel hands
Dial in excellent condition
Dimensions
Case diameter:36mm
Coming with very nice chain
Period
Circa 1900–1920
Summary
A genuine L.U.C Chopard antique pocket watch, showcasing early Swiss watchmaking quality and beautiful silver craftsmanship. A desirable collector’s piece from one of Switzerland’s most prestigious watch manufacturers.