Swiss Two time Zone full hunter pocket watch c1880

Swiss Two time Zone full hunter pocket watch c1880

Code: 3.34

£1,250.00 Approx $1562.5, €1460.28, ¥11363.64
 

This is a Swiss watch made circa 1880. 

The watch has one mechanism but a dial with two off set watch dials which can be set for different time zones. These types of watches are also known as “Captain’s Watches”

Please note the watch gains around 10 minutes in 24 hours

Movement – gilt bridge movement has a cylinder escapement and is in 80% mint condition – old tarnish

Case – the movement comes in a metal full hunter case, which has a hinged inner, back and front cover. The front cover pops open to 90 degrees when you press the pendant in. The case is decorated with coin edged sides, engine turning and has a vacant cartouche on the back. The case is in 85% mint condition – the interior of the case still has a gold finish; the exterior is more metallic and has a duller colour.

Dial – the white enamel dial has two off set watch dials and a seconds hand. Each dial has a full set of blue steel hands and is in 99% mint condition

The watch has a mineral glass

The watch is key wound / key set and comes with a key

The watch measures 56mm x 16mm