{"product_id":"montre-a-gousset-hangarter-ancienne-quartz-doree-west-germany-vintage","title":"Hangarter vintage gold-plated quartz pocket watch West Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hangarter pocket watch stands out with its round, gold-finished case and classic style. The white dial features elegantly printed black Roman numerals and a central black second hand. \"Hangarter\" appears at the top of the dial, while \"QUARTZ\" is at the bottom, indicating its quartz mechanism. The inscription \"WEST GERMANY\" is also visible at the bottom of the dial, a sign of its period of manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe spherical, gold-colored winder sits atop the watch, accentuating its traditional pocket watch appearance. The overall design is clean, typical of models produced in West Germany during the second half of the 20th century. The dial is protected by a domed crystal, with no superfluous decorations, emphasizing time readability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold exterior finish shows some visible signs of wear, mainly around the edge of the case, characteristic of an old watch needing restoration. The dial, though clean, shows slight marks of time, particularly around the central axis of the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hangarter pocket watch, both a utilitarian object and a relic of an era, will appeal with its vintage aesthetic and refined simplicity. The presence of the quartz movement, combined with \"West Germany\" manufacturing, suggests a production period of the 1970s-1980s, when this type of mechanism became widespread in the European watch market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is, for restoration. Visible wear on the gilding of the case and slight marks on the dial. Functionality not tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Quartz watches manufactured in West Germany in the 1970s-80s were renowned for their precision and robustness. The \"West Germany\" inscription now allows for precise dating of the production period, as this mention disappeared after German reunification in 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping. Sale conducted by a professional specializing in antique watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: pocket watch, vintage pocket watch, Hangarter quartz, West Germany watch, antique gold watch, watch to restore, retro watch, quartz watch, pocket watch, German watch, vintage watchmaking, mechanical style watch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54319362933063,"sku":"0b31f61e-b94b-4683-a57e-6d0dee07cbcc-PA1.00","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_f54da1a3-f45e-40fe-9926-11e51187424d.jpg?v=1783656349","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/montre-a-gousset-hangarter-ancienne-quartz-doree-west-germany-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}