{"product_id":"antique-swiss-key-wound-pocket-watch-silver-plated-case-working","title":"Antique Swiss Key Wound Pocket Watch – Silver Plated Case – Working","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming antique Swiss key wound pocket watch dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. The watch is housed in a silver-plated open-face case and retains its original enamel dial with Roman numerals, red outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial and attractive blued steel hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is supplied with a winding key and is currently in working order, winding, setting and running correctly. The movement is a traditional Swiss key wound design with gilt plates and cylinder escapement construction typical of many quality Swiss pocket watches of the period. The dial remains particularly well preserved and presents exceptionally well for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a Bowles Ltd. gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement and case are unsigned. During the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, many Swiss watch manufacturers supplied high-quality movements and complete watches to retailers throughout Britain and Europe, who often sold them under their own names or without branding. These anonymous Swiss pocket watches remain popular with collectors due to their quality construction and attractive traditional styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Maker: Unknown Swiss manufacturer\u003cbr\u003e• Date: Late 19th \/ Early 20th Century\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Switzerland\u003cbr\u003e• Case Material: Silver plated\u003cbr\u003e• Movement Type: Key wound mechanical movement\u003cbr\u003e• Dial: White enamel with Roman numerals and red outer minute track\u003cbr\u003e• Seconds: Subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock\u003cbr\u003e• Hands: Original blued steel hands\u003cbr\u003e• Crystal: Glass crystal\u003cbr\u003e• Key included\u003cbr\u003e• Winds, sets and runs well\u003cbr\u003e• Supplied in Bowles Ltd. gift box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Case Diameter: 48mm\u003cbr\u003e• Thickness: 15.3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Running and keeping time when tested\u003cbr\u003e• Winds and sets correctly\u003cbr\u003e• Enamel dial in excellent condition with no significant cracks or chips visible\u003cbr\u003e• Crystal clean and clear with only minor signs of use\u003cbr\u003e• Wear and loss to the silver plating throughout the case, particularly around the edges and bezel\u003cbr\u003e• General age-related marks and scratches to the case\u003cbr\u003e• Movement appears clean and complete\u003cbr\u003e• Key included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn attractive and honest antique Swiss key wound pocket watch with a particularly well-preserved enamel dial and a working movement. A fine display piece, collector's watch or practical antique timepiece that retains plenty of Victorian character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notes About Antique \u0026amp; Vintage Watches \u0026amp; Movements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is being sold as a vintage or antique timepiece. While it is currently running and functioning as described, no guarantee is given regarding long-term accuracy, reliability or timekeeping performance. The service history is unknown and a service or adjustment may be required in the future. Vintage watches should be purchased as collectible mechanical items rather than modern timepieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53190796476683,"sku":"1944\/7","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/files\/EE9888D2-5755-4AC8-BD09-9C7CAA912BEE_1_201_a.jpg?v=1781854777","url":"https:\/\/bowles.ltd\/products\/antique-swiss-key-wound-pocket-watch-silver-plated-case-working","provider":"Bowles Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}