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Geneva, May 10, 2026

LOT 420

INTERNATIONAL WATCH CO., SWITZERLAND, JUMP HOUR AND MINUTES POCKET WATCH WITH J. PALLWEBER'S ENGLISH PATENT NO. 5863, SILVER

CHF 5,000 - 8,000

HKD 49,600 - 80,000 / USD 6,400 - 10,200 / EUR 5,500 - 8,700 / JPY 1,010,000 - 1,620,000

A very fine and unusual, silver, manual wind hunting-case, keyless pocket watch. Engine-turned front and back covers, hinged silver cuvette. White enamel dial with apertures for the hours and minutes, and subsidiary seconds.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-70

Good

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Brand International Watch Co., Switzerland

Year Circa 1890

Movement No. 166

Case No. 194

Caliber 41 mm., gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. I.W.C. trademark on the movement.

Diameter 52 mm.

Signature Dial, case and I.W.C. trademark on the movement