Old pocket watch enamel dial Roman numeral vintage to restore

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Detailed visual description

This antique pocket watch features a round white enamel dial, highlighted by a presentation on a red velvet background. The dial displays a double graduation: black Roman numerals for the hours and red Arabic numerals for the minutes, both perfectly legible and typical of 19th or early 20th century watches. The hands, openwork and fine in style, are made of gold or copper-colored metal, adding a touch of classic elegance to the whole.

The dial shows some discreet signs of use, including slight traces or micro-scratches, but the surface remains generally clean and legible. No protective glass or case is visible in the photo, which directly exposes the dial and its central mechanism. The perimeter of the dial is clean, with no apparent additional decoration, emphasizing a sober and traditional style.

The watch rests on a red velvet display stand, which highlights the whiteness of the enamel and the fineness of the hands. The central mechanism and the axes of the hands are visible, with no brand or engraving indicated on the exposed part. The whole is characteristic of pocket watches to be restored, intended for refurbishment or integration into a watchmaking project.

The arrangement of the numerals, the typography and the finish evoke an period manufacture, with a style faithful to traditional European pocket watches. No manufacturer's signature or logo is visible on the photographed face. The watch is presented without its case, which allows the dial to be observed in its smallest details.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Enamel dial with visible signs of use, without case or glass apparent in the photo. Functional mechanism according to keywords, but restoration required.

Did you know? Pocket watches with enamel dials and Roman numerals were particularly popular from the 19th to the early 20th century. Their manufacture required great precision, as the enamel was applied hot to guarantee the longevity and brilliance of the dial.

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