Description: A handsome antique sterling silver open face pocket watch by Dimier Frères & Co., housed in a Dennison case hallmarked Birmingham 1920. The piece features a clean white enamel dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial. The movement is a Swiss lever escapement, clean and running well, though a service is recommended.
The silver case has a sturdy feel and closes securely. The face has a visible hairline crack running from the 12 o'clock position to the centre, though this doesn’t affect its legibility or performance. Overall, this is a solid, attractive piece of horological history in working condition, ready for display or gentle use.
Brief history of the maker: Dimier Frères & Co. were a Swiss watchmaking firm active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for producing quality movements supplied to various retailers and case makers across Europe. Dennison Watch Case Co., based in Birmingham, was one of the most respected English case makers of the period, supplying many Swiss and British watchmakers.
Key Details:
Maker: Dimier Frères & Co.
Case Maker: Dennison Watch Case Co.
Case Hallmarked: Birmingham, 1920
Material: Sterling silver
Movement: Swiss, stem wound
Case Type: Open face
Dial: Roman numerals, enamel (with hairline crack)
Blued steel hands
Sub seconds dial
Working condition – service recommended
Clear hallmarks inside rear lid
Dimensions:
Case Diameter: 49.5mm
Condition:
Hairline crack in dial (12 to centre)
Running and keeps time – service recommended
Case shows light wear and marks consistent with age
Summary: This antique Dimier Frères & Co. pocket watch combines classic early 20th-century design with dependable Swiss engineering. With a sterling silver Dennison case and visible hallmarks, it offers collectors a charming and functional timepiece with character and history.
As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.
Description: A handsome antique sterling silver open face pocket watch by Dimier Frères & Co., housed in a Dennison case hallmarked Birmingham 1920. The piece features a clean white enamel dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial. The movement is a Swiss lever escapement, clean and running well, though a service is recommended.
The silver case has a sturdy feel and closes securely. The face has a visible hairline crack running from the 12 o'clock position to the centre, though this doesn’t affect its legibility or performance. Overall, this is a solid, attractive piece of horological history in working condition, ready for display or gentle use.
Brief history of the maker: Dimier Frères & Co. were a Swiss watchmaking firm active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for producing quality movements supplied to various retailers and case makers across Europe. Dennison Watch Case Co., based in Birmingham, was one of the most respected English case makers of the period, supplying many Swiss and British watchmakers.
Key Details:
Maker: Dimier Frères & Co.
Case Maker: Dennison Watch Case Co.
Case Hallmarked: Birmingham, 1920
Material: Sterling silver
Movement: Swiss, stem wound
Case Type: Open face
Dial: Roman numerals, enamel (with hairline crack)
Blued steel hands
Sub seconds dial
Working condition – service recommended
Clear hallmarks inside rear lid
Dimensions:
Case Diameter: 49.5mm
Condition:
Hairline crack in dial (12 to centre)
Running and keeps time – service recommended
Case shows light wear and marks consistent with age
Summary: This antique Dimier Frères & Co. pocket watch combines classic early 20th-century design with dependable Swiss engineering. With a sterling silver Dennison case and visible hallmarks, it offers collectors a charming and functional timepiece with character and history.
As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.
