L.U.C - 85743 - 1900-1949

Overview
Este es un reloj de bolsillo mecánico L.U.C de carácter, que lleva las clásicas iniciales de Louis-Ulysse Chopard y refleja la tradición de la primera relojería suiza. La esfera blanca presenta un diseño de doble escala bicolor distintivo, con números negros en negrita del 1 al 12 y números rojos en contraste del 13 al 24, complementados por un dial de segundos subsidiario a las 6 en punto y elegantes manecillas de época. La caja de plata acabado grabado y el desgaste natural adquirido con el tiempo añaden un carácter aún más antiguo. Sus mayores atractivos son la identidad histórica de L.U.C, la inusual esfera de 24 horas con escala dual roja y negra y el tradicional movimiento de 15 rubíes con espiral de Breguet.

Technical and condition details
Brand: L.U.C, Louis-Ulysse Chopard
Type: Open-face mechanical pocket watch
Winding: Manual
Function: Running when tested. No long-term accuracy test has been performed.
Dial layout: Central hours and minutes, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, with combined 12-hour and 24-hour scales
Dial: White dial with large black Arabic numerals from 1 to 12 and contrasting red numerals from 13 to 24 in the central section, together with an L.U.C signature; the two-colour layout gives the watch a distinctive early utilitarian character
Case: Open-face silver case with finely engine-turned back and central shield-shaped cartouche; the inner case is marked 0.800, bears the L.U.C trademark and case number 85743
Movement: Gilt mechanical movement. The dust cover carries the L.U.C mark, multiple medal motifs and French technical inscriptions including ANCRE, LIGNE DROITE, LEVÉES VISIBLES, BALANCIER COUPÉ, 15 RUBIS and SPIRAL BREGUET, indicating a traditional 15-jewel construction with cut compensated balance and Breguet hairspring
Diameter: Approx. 49.74 mm
Weight: Approx. 79.8 g
Condition:
Overall in honest antique condition with age-related wear. The case shows surface scratches, edge wear, light oxidation and natural patina consistent with long-term use. The pale central section of the dial shows noticeable ageing, colour variation and areas of surface wear, while the red 24-hour numerals show varying degrees of wear. The outer black numerals remain generally clear. The hands and other surfaces also show normal signs of age, giving the watch a strongly authentic vintage appearance.

Collector’s Highlights
Early L.U.C branding and the Louis-Ulysse Chopard watchmaking heritage give this pocket watch strong historical identity.
The distinctive red and black 12-hour and 24-hour dual-scale dial provides unusual visual character and excellent period appeal.
The 15-jewel movement with cut compensated balance and Breguet hairspring represents an attractive example of traditional Swiss mechanical construction.
The 0.800 silver case and richly inscribed medal-decorated dust cover add further historical and collectible character.
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