Anker - 17 rubis - 1960-1969

Elegant antique Anker watch, early 20th century, featuring a richly decorated gold-tone engraved case with refined floral Art Nouveau motifs.

The finely engraved dial is fitted with blue enamel Roman numerals and original decorative black hands.
The central area bears the inscription “Anker – Rubis Inarissable”, indicating a jeweled movement typical of quality European production of the period.

The watch is protected by a domed glass crystal, characteristic of watches from the early 1900s.

The rear case displays an elaborate high-relief floral engraving, beautifully preserved and visually impressive.

condition:
The watch is currently functioning and running at the time of listing.
As this is an antique timepiece, no recent professional servicing has been carried out; therefore, long-term time accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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Details:
• Brand: Anker
• Period: early 1900s
• Movement: mechanical, manual winding
• Jewels: Rubis (jeweled movement)
• Case: engraved gold-tone metal
• Dial: engraved metal with blue enamel Roman numerals
• Crystal: domed glass
• Functioning: yes, currently running

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Condition:
Very good condition considering its age.
Dial engraving remains crisp, enamel numerals are well preserved, and the case decoration shows excellent definition with only light age-related wear.

A fine and attractive antique watch, ideal for collectors of Anker timepieces, Art Nouveau design, and early European mechanical horology.