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Unsigned (Swiss)
The 'Spoor en Zee Chronometer', Rotterdam, c.1890
Nickel51.5mm
€195
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Signed by Rotterdam retailer v.d. Eerden's as a 'Spoor en Zee Chronometer' - a professional timekeeper for railway and maritime workers. In running order.
This Swiss open-face pocket watch, c.1890-1905, was retailed by v.d. Eerden's of Rotterdam under the designation "Spoor en Zee Chronometer" (Railway and Sea Chronometer) - supplied to railway and maritime workers in one of Europe's busiest ports. The retailer's signature appears in red script on the white enamel dial: "v.d. Eerden's / Spoor en Zee Chronometer / Rotterdam."
It is an honest working instrument: a 51.5mm white metal case, a clean enamel dial with Roman numerals and blue steel hands, sub-seconds at 6 o'clock, and a Swiss lever movement with gilt 3/4 plate in running order. The caseback features engine-turned guilloché decoration with an unengraved monogram cartouche. Running well, in good condition throughout.
Case
White metal open-face, 51.5mm. Engine-turned caseback, empty monogram cartouche. Light age wear consistent with era.
Dial
White enamel - clean, no hairlines or chips. Roman numerals. Red script: v.d. Eerden's / Spoor en Zee Chronometer / Rotterdam. Sub-seconds at 6 o'clock. Blue steel hands.
Movement
Swiss lever, 7 jewels, gilt 3/4 plate. 'BERNHARD' on bridge. Serial 35344. Winds and sets correctly via pendant-set. Running with good accuracy.
Crystal
Glass. Light surface scratches only - no chips or cracks.
Crown
Functioning. Pendant-set button operates correctly.
Case material
White metal (no hallmarks)
Case diameter
51.5mm
Case type
Open-face
Movement
Manual wind, Swiss lever, pendant-set
Jewels
7
Complications
Sub-seconds at 6 o'clock
Country
Switzerland
Serial number
35344
Retailer
v.d. Eerden's / Spoor en Zee Chronometer / Rotterdam
Dial
White enamel, Roman numerals
Hands
Blue steel
Crystal
Glass
The Gallery
€195
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