{"product_id":"antique-tavannes-watch-co-watch-movement-swiss-made-spares-repair","title":"Antique Tavannes Watch Co. Watch Movement – Swiss Made – Spares\/Repair","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e• Maker: Tavannes Watch Co.\u003cbr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e• Date \/ Period: Early 20th Century (c.1904–1920)\u003cbr data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e• Movement Type: Manual wind\u003cbr data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e• Original enamel dial included\u003cbr data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003e• Original hands present\u003cbr data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e• Small seconds layout\u003cbr data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1464\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Marked \"Swiss Made\"\u003cbr data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e• Marked with US Patent dated 24 May 1904\u003cbr data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e• Stem position at 3 o'clock\u003cbr data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e• No stem included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e• Movement Diameter: 29.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e• Sold for spares or repair\u003cbr data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e• Balance not spinning freely\u003cbr data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e• Not currently running\u003cbr data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e• No stem included\u003cbr data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e• Chips to dial edge around the 9 and 11 o'clock positions\u003cbr data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e• Hour hand shows damage and wear\u003cbr data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e• General age-related wear and tarnishing throughout\u003cbr data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1908\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Appears complete externally but sold strictly as seen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003eA 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.\u003cstrong data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003eAs usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2923\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003eImportant Notes About Antique \u0026amp; Vintage Watches \u0026amp; Movements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tavannes Watch Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53140776255755,"sku":"1759\/17","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/files\/399E89D6-4710-4156-A459-EC1D519F0009_1_105_c.jpg?v=1780038362","url":"https:\/\/bowles.ltd\/products\/antique-tavannes-watch-co-watch-movement-swiss-made-spares-repair","provider":"Bowles Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}