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AEDLocle Patent Lever Pocket Watch – Full Jewelled – 18K Solid Gold Case – Swiss-Made – Circa Late 19th Century with Key
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About Auction
TimedNov 8, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025
$1.00 Starting Bids NO RESERVES! Opens Nov 8, staggered lot closing Nov 23. An exclusive auction of men’s vintage pocket watches, fine jewelry, and jewelry-grade gemstones. Featuring gold and silver timepieces from Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton, and more, plus 14K–18K gold rings, chains, and collectible opals, emeralds, and quartz from around the world. No reserves — all bids start at just $1! Opens Nov 8, closes Nov 23 @ 430pm CST. Best Estate Services hello@bestestateservices.com
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- Lot Description
Swiss Locle Patent Lever pocket watch – full jewelled – 18K solid gold hunter case – late 1800s craftsmanship.
Description:
Offered here is a fine late 19th-century Swiss “Patent Lever” pocket watch from Locle, a region famed for its horological excellence and home to several of Switzerland’s premier watchmakers. This elegant timepiece is housed in a finely crafted 18K solid gold case, marked internally and exhibiting the rich yellow tone typical of high-karat Swiss goldwork.
The white enamel dial features black Roman numerals, a sub-seconds register at 6 o’clock, and elegant blued-steel spade hands. The dial presents beautifully with only faint hairlines visible under magnification, consistent with careful preservation over more than a century.
The movement is signed:
“Locle – Patent Lever – Full Jewelled.”
The gilt-finished movement showcases precision Swiss engineering, with jeweled bearings on all major pivots, lever escapement, and bimetallic balance. The bridges display a traditional three-quarter layout with quality hand-finishing and blued screws, typical of late 1800s Locle production.
The case interior is stamped and hallmarked for 18K solid gold, with matching serial numbers on the covers. The hunter case is elegantly engraved and retains firm hinges and a strong spring action, opening cleanly to reveal the dial.
This fine Swiss lever watch winds and sets correctly; its running condition is untested and it is offered as-is.
Value and Sale Information:
Swiss Locle-made lever watches of the late 19th century were known for their quality and reliability, often produced by top-tier manufacturers for export to English and American markets. The solid 18K case adds significant intrinsic and collectible value.
Comparable examples of 18K Locle lever pocket watches typically trade between $1,400 and $2,200, depending on weight and cosmetic condition.
This example, featuring excellent preservation and elegant design, is valued around $1,850.Offered for sale as-is, this Locle Patent Lever 18K gold pocket watch stands as a timeless piece of Swiss craftsmanship—refined, durable, and historically significant in the evolution of fine mechanical timepieces.
Key Details 10k Men's Pocket Watch Chain w/ Decorative Bar
Weight- 7.11g
kt- 10k
Length- 4"
Current Market Price- $381.63
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Invoices totaling over $1500.00 must be paid by wire transfer or cashiers check.
This fine Swiss lever watch winds and sets correctly; its running condition is untested and it is offered as-is.
Offered for sale as-is, this Locle Patent Lever 18K gold pocket watch stands as a timeless piece of Swiss craftsmanship—refined, durable, and historically significant in the evolution of fine mechanical timepieces.
Winning Invoices totaling over $1500.00 must be paid by wire transfer or cashiers check.
- Provenance
Details:
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Maker: Swiss (Locle region)
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Markings: “Patent Lever – Full Jewelled – Locle”
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Jewels: Full Jewelled (typically 15–17)
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Case Material: 18K Solid Gold
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Case Style: Hunter Case
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Dial: White enamel with Roman numerals and sub-seconds
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Hands: Blued steel spade style
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Movement: Swiss gilt-finished lever escapement, jeweled throughout
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Era: Circa 1880–1890
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Condition: Excellent antique condition; clean dial with light age marks; strong case; winds and sets properly; untested for timekeeping.
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Buyers are responsible for all shipping costs. Shipping information is not included in the purchase price of your item(s).
If you are the successful bidder, you may either:
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All shipping will be handled in-house by Best Estate Services, Inc. via USPS unless otherwise arranged. A flat handling fee of $15.00 per package will be applied and added to your invoice along with the applicable USPS postage cost. Shipping and handling fees will appear as separate line items on your invoice. Packages will be shipped once payment for both the item(s) and shipping has been received and cleared. Tracking information will be provided via email once your package has been processed.
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Important Pick-Up Rules:
No cash will be accepted at local pick-up locations. All invoices must be paid online prior to arrival.
If you are sending someone else to pick up your items, you must provide a copy of their driver’s license in advance of pick-up for authorization.
Pick-ups are by appointment only within the designated time window.
Please contact us promptly if you are unable to attend the scheduled pick-up so alternate arrangements can be discussed.10. Storage Fees
All items must be picked up or have shipping arranged within two (2) weeks of the auction close.
Items left beyond that time will incur a storage fee of $10 per lot per day, regardless of size or value.Thank you for participating in our auction and for choosing Best Estate Services, Inc.
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