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Can anyone take an educated guess about this pretty little watch? [A:Swiss Cylinder]

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August 17, 2014, 00:31
Jocelyn Eiger
Can anyone take an educated guess about this pretty little watch? [A:Swiss Cylinder]
I don't know anything about this watch. My sons purchased it for me several years ago at a flea market for $40. It keeps time well. There is no maker name. The dial is porcelain and the case is marked 800 and K&R. I am not a watch collector and certainly no expert - but I am curious about the age, make, or country of origin. It is small and decorated, so am I right to assume it was made for a lady?


August 17, 2014, 00:32
Jocelyn Eiger
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August 17, 2014, 00:34
Jocelyn Eiger
back side


August 17, 2014, 00:34
Jocelyn Eiger
inside


August 17, 2014, 00:35
Jocelyn Eiger
more inside


August 17, 2014, 02:04
William D. White
Jocelyn,

It's a nice little watch with original hands and a lovely enameled dial. Swiss from around 1880-1890. It has a cylinder escapement which is prone to wear so if you plan on using it regularly, you should have it serviced by someone here on this forum.

William


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August 17, 2014, 13:00
David Abbe
As William has already advised, this is a "Cylinder" movement which was popular among Swiss manufacturers in the 19th century. Luckily these smaller Ladies size movements often spent most of their time in a jewelery box hence3 they remain in nice condition today.

As a 10 Jewel movement this is the equivalent of a "normal" 15 jewel movement which was hi-grade for that time. With a good cleaning it will continue to be useful but is best kept for special occasions as the cylinder escapement is more fragile and unrepairable when such is needed.