Rare Giant size French Military Cartouche dial pocket watch c1890

Rare Giant size French Military Cartouche dial pocket watch c1890

Code: 4.265

£550.00 Approx $687.5, €642.52, ¥5000
 

The watch is Swiss made for the French military

Movement – the nickel bridge movement has a lever escapement and is in 95% mint condition  - light marks only.

Case – the movement comes in a massive gunmetal open face case, which has a hinged back and snap on bezel. The case is decorated with a gilt border on the back edge and bezel, which is decorated with a raised pattern of flowers and lozenges. The back of the case has an unusual textured finish and is in 90% mint condition – some small patches of rough spots.

Dial – the white enamel dial has a full set of gilt hands. The dial is decorated with yellow and black enamel cartouches for each number and the dial is signed “Horlogerie Militarire, Magnien & Cie, Verdun-Sur-Le-Doubs” The dial is in 100% mint condition – a superb dial

The watch has a bevelled mineral glass.

The watch measures 66mm wide x 21mm deep

The watch is stem wound / pin set.