Swiss Pocket Watch - Lépine - Silver - 1900-1949

Vintage Swiss Pocket Watch – c. 1890–1905 – Lépine (Open-Face Layout) – Silver – Enamel Dial – Small Seconds

This is a beautiful late 19th-century Swiss silver pocket watch, featuring a classic Lépine open-face layout with crown at 12 o’clock and subsidiary seconds at 6.

Housed in a solid .800 silver case with elegant engine-turned decoration, this timepiece is complemented by an original white enamel dial adorned with delicate hand-painted floral motifs and Roman numerals. Blued steel Louis XV-style hands complete its refined appearance.

The mechanical hand-wound movement features a 10-jewel cylinder escapement, reflecting the dependable craftsmanship of Swiss watchmaking at the turn of the century. With its authentic character, honest patina, and fine decorative details, this watch makes a wonderful addition to any serious collection or a distinguished everyday carry.

Condition: Original antique condition, showing honest age-related wear. Overall a well-kept, collectible antique pocket watch. The watch is running at present; however, due to its age, a full service is recommended to ensure long-term reliability.

Details
Origin: Switzerland
Approx. Year: Circa 1890–1905
Movement: Mechanical, hand-wound, pin set
Layout / Construction: Lépine configuration (open-face orientation with crown at 12 o’clock)
Jewels: 10 rubies
Escapement: Cylinder escapement
Dial: White enamel dial with hand-painted floral decoration and Roman numerals
Case Size: 45 mm
Case Type: Hinged silver case with inner dust cover
Case Decoration: Engine-turned guilloché pattern with central shield cartouche
Sub-Seconds: Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Hands: Blued steel Louis XV-style hands
Style: Late 19th-century Swiss classic, suitable for elegant everyday use
Material: Solid silver

Pocket watch carries the spirit of a bygone era, when timepieces were built to last generations.
A beautiful and authentic vintage watch that tells not only time, but a story — perfect for collectors who appreciate history.
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