Haas & Privat. Pocket watch for men, lepine. Switzerland, ca. 1850
Pocket watch for men, Lepine. Manufactured by HAAS & PRIVAT (LA CHAUX D FONDS) Date ca. 1850. Silver box stamped with no. 1870 with Guilloché exterior and cartouche reserved for initials. Opening the back cover gives access to two keyholes, one to wind from left to right, and the one in the center to the hour table, with a key attached with a silver chain. Swiss Maquinaria plate and bridge machinery, signed by the manufacturer and with No. 43726. Loop-free escapement, normal spiral and regulation and bimetallic, balanced and split flywheel. Beige dial with golden borders around and in the center. Roman numerals for the hours and seconds dial at 6. Diameter 52 mm. and 77 mm. with ring. Weight: 90 gr. The state of the watches is: "In working order", however, it is possible that some may require a cleaning service at reception, due to their age.
