{"product_id":"montre-de-gousset-ancienne-ch-wattiez-reims-cadran-emaille-a-reviser","title":"Antique pocket watch Ch. Wattiez Reims, enamel dial to be serviced","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAntique pocket watch signed \u003cb\u003eCh. Wattiez, Reims\u003c\/b\u003e, with silver-plated case and white enamel dial. A pocket timepiece with a distinctive character, sold as is and in need of servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical pocket watch with pendant winding mechanism, with bow and fluted crown. The case has a patinated silver finish, with traces of wear and oxidation consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe white enamel dial bears the inscription \u003cb\u003eCH. WATTIEZ REIMS\u003c\/b\u003e. It features large black Arabic numerals, a peripheral minute track, and a second 24-hour scale in red. The subsidiary seconds dial is located at 6 o'clock. Elaborately shaped black hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mechanical movement is visible when the case is opened, with a gilded plate, exposed gears, and rubies. The piece retains a beautiful decorative and horological presence, despite its used condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContext\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePocket watches of this type are part of the tradition of mechanical pocket watches distributed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period when enamel dials with Arabic numerals and 24-hour indications were widely used for their readability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Horological service required, operation not guaranteed. The dial shows hairline cracks, cracks, and missing enamel. The case shows a used patina, scratches, pitting, and oxidation marks. An old piece retaining its decorative and documentary interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging adapted to antique objects. Professional shipping with reinforced protection to preserve the item during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: [Old Wattiez pocket watch to be serviced from the Wattiez brand]\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54220645531975,"sku":"50092-e9ba7bb6-3684-4e04-94f3-eb684ec1c878-PA15.00","price":27.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_136c3d58-4aae-4699-9922-879fea942e79.jpg?v=1782288995","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/montre-de-gousset-ancienne-ch-wattiez-reims-cadran-emaille-a-reviser","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}