Antique French Pocket Watch – Quantème à Cylindre – 10 Rubis – ca. Late 19th Century Beautiful antique French pocket watch featuring a Quantème (calendar) complication and a cylinder escapement, a characteristic mechanism of quality watches from the late 1800s. The white enamel dial is signed “Quantème – Cylindre Remontoir” and displays: Central hour and minute hands Sub-dial for running seconds Calendar sub-dial (date) Month/day indication (French language) The watch is powered by a mechanical hand-wound movement with 10 jewels (10 rubis), visible upon opening the case. The movement shows traditional finishing with brass gears and steel components typical of the period. The case is made of silver-colored metal (no visible silver hallmarks detected), with finely engraved floral decoration on the inner dust cover and an ornate engine-turned pattern on the outer case back. A vacant cartouche is present on the back, suitable for engraving. The bow and crown are original and proportionate to the case. Condition: The watch winds and runs at the time of listing (timekeeping accuracy not tested over extended period) Calendar functions move when adjusted (correct synchronization not guaranteed) Dial shows age-related hairlines and wear Case displays scratches, patina, and signs of honest age Movement appears complete and original Specifications: Diameter: 49 mm (excluding crown) Weight: 90 g Movement: Mechanical, hand-wound Jewels: 10 rubies Origin: France Period: Late 19th century A charming and increasingly collectible example of a French calendar pocket watch, ideal for collectors of antique horology or as a decorative historical timepiece. Shipped assurance Register mail Look carefully at the pictures give your owne valuation