Buttonhole Watch - Switzerland, circa 1900

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Summary:: Swiss button hole watch, gunmetal, circa 1900. Shaped like a collar stud with movement in disc base and dial set forward like head of stud.
Description:: White dial with red circle has black arabic numerals, except red twelve. Gold dots to mark hours.
Acquisition Information:: Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 1929

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	1.5 cm (Width), 3 cm (Diameter)

More information

Tagged with:	button hole watches, gents watches, stem button watches
Themes this item is part of:	Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection
Primary Classification:	HOROLOGY
Secondary Classification:	Watches
Tertiary Classification:	switzerland
Inscriptions:	Inside back of case is marked "836756".
Place & Date Made:	Switzerland, circa 1900

Comments

Sheldon Petcher Posted on 01 Dec 2009 3:32 PM

I have gunmetel watch, ut is not running. Will I sell it will I get more running Or does it matter, Can you recommend an honsr warxcgmaker?

Sheldon Petcher Posted on 01 Dec 2009 3:32 PM

I have gunmetel watch, ut is not running. Will I sell it will I get more running Or does it matter, Can you recommend an honsr warxcgmaker?

Discovery Centre Posted on 06 Dec 2009 12:25 PM

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