Description: A.H. RODANET Cal. 19" FROST GILT BREGUET PORCELAIN SILVER POCKET WATCH c.1900 - TO RESTORE! Up for sale is a lovely A.H. Rodanet silver cased pocket watch in as found condition, for you to restore. The watch dates to around 1900's. Auguste Hilaire Rodanet, son of Julien Hilaire Rodanet and uncle to Henri Rodanet. Auguste was born on 5 June 1837 in Rochefort Sur Mer, France. He was one of the most prominent French watchmaking figures of the 19th century, Chronometer constructeur, merchant, and representative of Patek Philippe in France. The original Breguet enamel dial is in good condition with only minor hairline at 5 position. Dial features fat black Breguet numerals and black painted indexed minute track and recessed seconds. It is fitted with a lovely blued Poire hands set, in fair condition. The small dome crystal is in fair condition, however it doesn't always stay fit to the bezel and may need reattached. Elegant silver case opens and closes nicely with a crisp sound and shows various age related or wear marks. Case remains in original, unrefurbished condition. Case stamped G*P in an Oval and matching serial number, 15.957 as well stamped to the movement ratchet wheel bridge. Nice frost gilt finished 19 jewel mechanism cal. 19" with Reeds regulator and and escape wheel cap jewel. All parts finished to A.H. Rodanet manufacture exigence, a real pleasure to study. Diameter of the watch excluding the pendant is ~49.30 mm. Including pendant ~68.70 mm. Thickness is ~13.10mm. The watch is in not working and would need repair. Among observed problems, winding mechanism needs attention. Balance turns freely, however there is corrosion to the crown and ratchet wheel, as well to the regulator. Sold as is, for you to restore. Please note: In respect to our customers, our priority is to offer all watch related material in exactly as found condition, with no "beauty retouches", letting restoration decision and full control of the project in your hands. We have the possibility to restore the watch to pristine condition on request, including complete dismantle, service, replace or repair of all needed parts, restoring case to factory specs, buffing or replacing crystal, etc. Please inquire about cost or turn around time for this. All the imperfections are presented in pictures. The watch, like all the items i sell, is Guaranteed 100% Authentic and as Described.
Price: 295 GBP
Location: Sibiu, European Union
End Time: 2024-12-12T09:08:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.02 GBP
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Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
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Model: Tuxedo
Department: Men
Case Material: Silver
Escapement Type: Swiss Lever Escapement
Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
Type: Pocket Watch
With Papers: No
Year Manufactured: ca. 1900
Display: Analogue
Brand: A. H. Rodanet
Number of Jewels: 19 Jewels
Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Style: Art Nouveau
Indices: Arabic Numerals
Features: 12-Hour Dial, Seconds Dial
Dial Colour: White Enamel
Case Finish: Smooth
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Closure: Open Face
Material: Silver
Modified Item: No
Customised: No
Age: Vintage (1900-1910)
Case Colour: Black
