Tavannes Watch Co. Swiss Pocket Watch

Antique Tavannes Watch Co. Swiss Pocket Watch – c.1910–1930 – Working

• Maker: Tavannes Watch Co., Switzerland

• Period: Approximately 1910–1930

• Movement: Mechanical, hand-wound

• Condition: Working

• Case diameter: 50.19 mm

• Weight: Approximately 80 grams

• Dial: White with black Arabic numerals

• Hands: Blued steel

• Seconds: Subsidiary seconds dial

• Case: Silver-coloured metal; silver content not confirmed

A handsome antique Swiss mechanical pocket watch manufactured by Tavannes Watch Co., dating to approximately 1910–1930.

This traditional open-face pocket watch features an attractive white dial with elegant black Arabic numerals, blued steel hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at the six o'clock position.

The watch retains its original vintage character, with a silver-coloured metal case and a Swiss mechanical movement displaying attractive gilt-finished plates and blued screws.

Features and specifications

Condition

The watch is in good antique presentation condition, displaying age-related surface scratches, wear and patina to the case, consistent with its age and use.

The mechanical movement is working. Timekeeping accuracy, power reserve and service history have not been verified.

An appealing example of early 20th-century Swiss watchmaking, suitable for a pocket watch collection, antique display or traditional dress accessory.