Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2025
LOT 179
UNSIGNED, SWITZERLAND, WANDERING HOURS, LARGE POCKET WATCH WITH ENAMEL DIAL, SILVER
CHF 5,000 - 10,000
HKD 48,600 - 98,000 / USD 6,300 - 12,500 / EUR 5,400 - 10,800 / JPY 950,000 - 1,900,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
A very fine and rare, large, silver, manual wind "wandering hour" pocket watch.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Unsigned, Switzerland
Model WANDERING HOURS
Year Circa 1820
Diameter 59 mm.
Caliber 51 mm., 4 jewels, gilt brass, unusual bridge calibre, large free-standing barrel, cylinder escapement, flat balance spring, balance jewelled.
Notes
Watches with a wandering hour dial first appeared in the 17th century. More recently, the idea has enjoyed a revival, being introduced into the wristwatch.