Dealer Information Dealer: Atlam Watches Location: London, United Kingdom Tel: 02076027573 Email: b.skoglandkirk@gmail.com

Rare Giant size French Military Cartouche dial pocket watch c1890

Code: 4.293

Website: https://www.antiquesboutique.com/antique-military-pocket-watches/rare-giant-size-french-military-cartouche-dial-pocket-watch-c1890/itm112836

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 - and is protected by a gilt ring holding a glass which covers the movement.

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 vine leaves. The back of the case has an unusual textured finish and is in 90% mint condition – some small patches of rough spots and dirt on the gilt bezel makes it look like there is wear but there isn’t any.

Dial – the white enamel dial has a full set of gilt hands. The dial is decorated with pale blue 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.