Antique Swiss half hunter pocket watch c1890

This watch is sold in our Watches for restoration section and does not come with a warranty. If you are looking for watch with a full warranty, please go to our Stock page or ask for assistance to find what you are looking for.

This watch is running and keeps good time but has NOT been cleaned and serviced and comes with no warranty

Movement – the gilt ¾ plate movement has a lever escapement and is in 60% mint condition – many marks and stains

Case – the movement comes in a dull metal half hunter case, which has a hinged inner, back and front cover. The front cover pops open to 45 degrees when you press the winder in and then needs to be lifted manually to the full 90 degrees.

The brassy cover inner cover is engraved with miniature medals and signed “Remontoir, Perfectionne, Fabrication, Suisse”

The front cover has a dark blue enamel chapter ring on the front. The rest of the case has a smooth plain finish and is in 80% mint condition – a very dull looking case but still presentable

Dial - the white enamel has a pair of thick gilt hands and is signed “Best Patent Lever, Swiss Made”. The dial is in 80% mint condition – a hairline from the centre to the 3 and some small marks in the centre

The watch has a mineral glass over the dial and the smaller glass in the front cover is also a mineral glass

The watch measures 51mm wide x 15mm deep

The watch is stem wound / pin set