Antique Tavannes Watch Co. Watch Movement – Swiss Made – Spares/Repair

Description:
An antique Swiss Tavannes Watch Co. watch movement offered for spares or repair. The movement remains fitted with its original enamel dial and matching hands, making it an attractive restoration project or donor movement. Tavannes was one of Switzerland's most significant movement manufacturers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, producing quality movements supplied to numerous watch brands worldwide.

The movement is marked "Swiss Made" and also carries a reference to a US patent dated 24 May 1904. The balance is not currently spinning freely and no stem is present. The enamel dial displays an attractive Art Nouveau-style numeral design and retains good overall appearance despite some damage around the edge.

Key Details:
• Maker: Tavannes Watch Co.
• Date / Period: Early 20th Century (c.1904–1920)
• Movement Type: Manual wind
• Original enamel dial included
• Original hands present
• Small seconds layout
• Marked "Swiss Made"
• Marked with US Patent dated 24 May 1904
• Stem position at 3 o'clock
• No stem included

Dimensions:
• Movement Diameter: 29.5mm

Condition:
• Sold for spares or repair
• Balance not spinning freely
• Not currently running
• No stem included
• Chips to dial edge around the 9 and 11 o'clock positions
• Hour hand shows damage and wear
• General age-related wear and tarnishing throughout
• Appears complete externally but sold strictly as seen

Summary:
A genuine antique Tavannes Watch Co. movement complete with its original enamel dial and hands. Although requiring repair, it offers good restoration potential and would also make an excellent donor movement for collectors, watchmakers, or restorers of early Swiss wristwatches.

Postage & Shipping:
As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.

Important Notes About Antique & Vintage Watches & Movements:
This item is a vintage watch movement and is being sold as a collectible or restoration piece rather than a ready-to-use timekeeping mechanism. No guarantee is given regarding reliability, accuracy, or performance. The service history is unknown and repair work will almost certainly be required before use. Unless otherwise stated, all watches and movements are sold as seen.