THE SOLIDARITÉ HORLOGER (BESANÇON). Pocket watch, lepine and remontoir. France, ca. 1890
Pocket watch, lepine and remontoir. Manufactured by LA SOLIDARITÉ HORLOGER (BESANÇON). France, ca. 1890. Box and dust cover in Argentine metal. With floral scrolls on the outside of the lid. White porcelain dial with gold dots, Roman numerals for the hours, lines and Arabic numerals for the minutes, Breguet-type hands and seconds dial at 6. Setting the time by pressing the pivot at 11 o'clock and turning the crown, winding the crown. Spike with picket between 7 and 8 o'clock. Mechanical movement machinery, French bridges, with cylinder escapement and normal spiral balance and regulation. Diameter 45,5 mm and 64 mm with ring. Weight, 65 gr. The state of the watches is: "In working order", however, it is possible that one of them may require a cleaning service at the reception, due to their age.
