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AEDSwiss-Made “Remontoir” Pocket Watch – 15 Jewels – Silver Case
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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 “Remontoir” stem-wind pocket watch – 15-jewel straight-line lever escapement – spiral Breguet hairspring – .800 fine silver case – circa late 19th to early 20th century.
Description:
An elegant Swiss-made “Remontoir” pocket watch, a fine representative of precision European craftsmanship from the late 1800s to early 1900s. The term Remontoir indicates a stem-wound (keyless) mechanism—a significant innovation over earlier keywind watches, reflecting the growing sophistication of the Swiss horological industry during this period.
The inside of the cuvette (inner cover) is beautifully engraved with:
“Remontoir No. 13760 – Ancre 15 Rubis – Ligne Droite – Spiral Breguet – Balancier Compensé”,
which translates to:“Stem-wind No. 13760 – Lever Escapement – 15 Jewels – Straight Line – Breguet Hairspring – Compensated Balance.”
This inscription identifies a 15-jewel Swiss lever movement, adjusted for temperature variations, featuring a Breguet overcoil hairspring—a hallmark of quality in precision timekeeping. The movement itself exhibits bright gilt plates, jeweled bearings, and a fine steel regulator.
The case is marked with Swiss silver hallmarks, including a bear stamp, denoting .800 fine silver, and additional maker’s and serial marks (13760, matching the cuvette). These confirm its origin as a solid silver Swiss case from the late 19th century. The interior also bears a crown hallmark, typical of the Neuchâtel and Jura regions.
The dial is classic and elegant, with white enamel, black Roman numerals, and an outer minute track with Arabic five-minute indicators. It also features ornate gilt Louis XV-style hands and a subseconds dial at 6 o’clock.
Value and Sale Information:
This Swiss 15-jewel Remontoir represents the high standards of European watchmaking from the turn of the 20th century. With its silver case, lever escapement, and Breguet hairspring, it embodies a blend of reliability and craftsmanship. Such watches were often imported to Britain and North America as luxury yet practical timepieces.
Comparable silver-cased Swiss pocket watches of this quality and age generally sell in the range of $300 to $550, depending on condition and function.
This example, with a matching numbered case and original gilt movement, is valued around $425.
Offered for sale as-is.
A beautifully crafted Swiss “Remontoir” pocket watch, featuring a precision 15-jewel movement with spiral Breguet hairspring and compensated balance—an excellent piece for collectors of antique European horology.
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Offered for sale as-is. Invoices totaling over $1500.00 must be paid by wire transfer or cashiers check.
A beautifully crafted Swiss “Remontoir” pocket watch, featuring a precision 15-jewel movement with spiral Breguet hairspring and compensated balance—an excellent piece for collectors of antique European horology.
Condition: Very good overall; case with even tarnish and light handling marks; dial clean with small age-related hairlines; movement bright and complete; not tested for running condition.
- Provenance
Details:
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Maker: Swiss (unsigned, typical of ébauche production houses)
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Model: Remontoir – Stem-Wind Pocket Watch
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Movement Number: 13760
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Movement Type: Manual-wind, lever escapement (Ancre Ligne Droite)
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Jewels: 15
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Balance: Compensated
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Hairspring: Breguet overcoil (Spiral Breguet)
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Case Material: .800 silver (Swiss hallmark)
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Case Number: 13760
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Dial: White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds
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Hands: Ornate gilt Louis XV style
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Era: Circa 1890–1910
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Condition: Very good overall; case with even tarnish and light handling marks; dial clean with small age-related hairlines; movement bright and complete; not tested for running condition.
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Shipping & Pick-Up Information
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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 items must be picked up or have shipping arranged within two (2) weeks of the auction close.
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