BORE - 1900-1949

Overview

This is a distinctive Bore mechanical pocket watch with strong early Swiss pocket-watch character. The white dial features bold black Arabic numerals combined with an attractive red 13–24 hour scale around the outer edge, while a subsidiary seconds register is positioned at 6 o’clock. Decorative black hands and the contrasting red-and-black scales give the dial excellent visual character. The watch is also accompanied by a substantial pocket-watch chain, adding completeness and strong display appeal.
The most notable highlight is the attractive red-and-black 24-hour dial together with the accompanying pocket-watch chain.

Technical and condition details

Brand: Bore

Type: Mechanical pocket watch

Period: Approximately first half of the 20th century

Winding: Manual

Function: Running when tested. No long-term test has been performed and the seller does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy

Dial layout: Central hours and minutes, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and outer 24-hour scale

Dial: White dial with black Arabic numerals from 1 to 12 and contrasting red numerals from 13 to 24 around the outer track. The dial also features a railway-style minute scale and elegant decorative black hands. The red-and-black dual-scale design gives the watch particularly strong visual character

Case: Silver-tone open-face pocket-watch case with decorative monogram engraving on the back

Movement: Manual-winding mechanical movement marked Bore, with traditional Swiss pocket-watch construction and visible regulator and gear train

Diameter: Approx. 49.87 mm

Weight: Approx. 82.41 g

Accessories: Accompanied by a substantial pocket-watch chain, well matched to the style of the watch and suitable for both wearing and display

Condition:
Overall in honest vintage condition. The white dial remains attractive and clearly legible, with minor age-related marks. The case shows surface scratches, wear and light oxidation consistent with age, particularly around the edges. The decorative monogram on the back remains visible. The movement shows normal signs of age and use. The accompanying chain also displays natural oxidation and wear, giving the complete set an authentic vintage appearance.

Collector’s highlights

Attractive black 12-hour numerals combined with a red 13–24 hour scale

Classic subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock with decorative period-style hands

Bore-signed mechanical movement with traditional Swiss pocket-watch construction

Accompanied by a substantial pocket-watch chain, enhancing completeness and display appeal

Final note

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