Viking - 2324323 - 1900-1949

Overview

This is a Viking mechanical pocket watch with strong traditional Swiss watchmaking character. The white dial features bold black Arabic numerals, an outer 13–24 hour auxiliary scale and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o’clock, creating a clear and classic period appearance. Inside the case are visible 0.800 silver fineness and Viking markings, while the movement is signed 15 Jewels and Swiss Made and is protected by a branded inner dust cover. The watch is also accompanied by a pocket-watch chain with a round fob, giving the lot greater completeness and display appeal.
The main highlight is the combination of a 0.800 silver case, 15-jewel Swiss movement and complete chain set.

Technical and condition details

Brand: Viking

Type: Mechanical pocket watch

Winding: Manual

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

Dial layout: Central hour and minute hands, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and outer 13–24 hour auxiliary scale

Dial: White dial with stylised black Arabic numerals and a light blue 24-hour outer scale. The Viking name is printed at the centre, with Antimagnetic above the subsidiary seconds register and Swiss Made at the lower edge. The overall design is clean, elegant and strongly characteristic of traditional Swiss pocket watches

Case: 0.800 silver case. The inside of the case carries a clear 0.800 silver fineness mark together with Viking and additional maker’s marks. The back cover features fine engine-turned decoration with a central shield-shaped cartouche

Movement: Swiss manual-winding mechanical movement, clearly marked Viking, 15 Jewels and Swiss Made. The inner dust cover carries the inscriptions Præcisions-Anker-Uhr, 15 Rubiner, Kontrolleret Gang and Højeste Udmærkelser, reflecting the traditional construction and presentation of a 15-jewel Swiss lever movement

Diameter: Approx. 50.34 mm

Weight: Approx. 86.72 g

Accessories: Supplied with a pocket-watch chain and round fob, visually well matched to the watch and adding to its completeness and display appeal

Condition:
Overall in honest antique condition with age-related wear. The silver case shows fine surface scratches, light oxidation and edge wear, together with natural patina developed over time. The engine-turned decoration and central cartouche remain clearly visible. The white dial is generally well preserved, with clear numerals, scales and lettering, showing only minor signs of age. The movement remains visually complete and shows normal age-related wear. The chain and fob also show natural signs of use and oxidation.

Collector’s highlights

Viking antique mechanical pocket watch with a clearly marked 0.800 silver case

15-jewel Swiss Made lever movement with extensive branded and technical inscriptions

Attractive white Arabic-numeral dial with 24-hour auxiliary scale and subsidiary seconds

Supplied with a pocket-watch chain and fob, adding completeness and strong display appeal

Final note

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