tosca - Prevett - 55995 - 1900-1949

Tosca – Antique Pocket Watch – Circa Early 20th Century – Mechanical – Open Face
A charming antique Tosca open-face pocket watch, featuring a striking enamel dial and a classic French movement. This piece blends decorative elegance with traditional watchmaking and remains an attractive collectible.
Dial
White enamel dial with deep cobalt-blue cartouches for the Roman numerals
Gold Roman numerals in relief
Subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock
“Tosca” signature at center
Some age-related hairlines visible on the enamel (see photos)
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound movement
Marked TOSCA, Breveté S.G.D.G, Non-Magnétique
Serial number: 55995
Visible brass and steel wheels, decorative bridge engraving
Movement runs, though accuracy and power reserve have not been tested
Case
Metal case marked Acier Garanti (guaranteed steel)
Decorative fluted front bezel and matching back
Case number: 1390
General wear consistent with age
Hinged back and dust cover
Measurements
Diameter (excluding crown): approx. 51 mm
Total height with bow: approx. 70 mm
Condition
Good antique condition with expected signs of age
Dial with small crack/hairline
Case with wear and marks
Movement operates but may require servicing for optimal timekeeping
A decorative early 20th-century pocket watch with a distinctive blue-and-gold dial design, ideal for collectors of French or Art Nouveau-era timepieces.