REMONTOIR HISTORY
A remontoir (french: remonter - 'to wind') is a pocket watch in which the key winding mechanism was replaced with a winding button. It was invented in 1842 by Adrien Philippe and gained in popularity from 1870 onwards. The winding button was usually placed on the 12 hour indicator, later - in the 20th century - on the 3rd hour. When wristwatches became popular in the early 1900's, many of these watches were refitted with bars to hold wristbands.
This very impressive 3 CAP brass antique pocket watch is SWISS made by Remontoir Ancre and dates from the 1900's. It is a large watch measuring approximately 55mm wide x 75mm inc crown. The watch is in PERFECT working order and keeps PERFECT time. The engine turned brass front and back of the case are in perfect condition as is the crystal and the white enamal face. A tremendous antique collectable pocketwatch that deserves a good home.
IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER AND CONDITION
case measures 2 1/8" wide x 2 3/4" inc crown |