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ANTIQUE SYSTÈME ROSKOPF POCKET WATCH – Enamel Dial with Red 24-Hour Ring, Engraved Case, Embossed Rowing Scene
A charming antique pocket watch of the Roskopf type, with a white enamel dial, black Arabic hour numerals, an outer red 24-hour ring, ornate gilt hands and the dial legends \"Système Roskopf\" and \"Qualité Supérieure\". The white-metal case is richly engraved with oak leaves and floral scrollwork, and the back cover carries a beautiful embossed scene of a man rowing a boat with two dogs, with flowers in the foreground.
FULLY SERVICED AND RUNNINGThis watch has been professionally serviced by a watchmaker and is in working order. The stem-wound mechanical movement, with its regulator marked \"Avance / Retard\", is shown in the case back photos.
SPECIFICATIONS- Type: Antique pocket watch, Système Roskopf (pin-lever movement)- Period: late 19th to early 20th century- Movement: mechanical, stem-wound, regulator marked Avance / Retard- Case: white metal, engraved, unmarked (metal not tested), ornate bow- Diameter: 54.9 mm (excluding bow)- Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals with red 24-hour ring- Back cover: embossed rowing scene with two dogs
CONDITIONAntique, in used condition. The enamel dial shows hairline cracks and small enamel losses, and the case shows wear and light scratches consistent with age; please look closely at all photos, as they are part of the description. Watch has no maker\'s signature. Sold exactly as pictured. No chain included.
ABOUT THE ROSKOPF SYSTEMGeorges Frédéric Roskopf, a watchmaker of German origin working in Switzerland, launched his \"proletarian watch\" in 1867, a robust and inexpensive mechanical watch meant for working people. His simplified pin-lever design was widely copied, and \"Système Roskopf\" watches were produced by many makers for decades, becoming one of the most exported Swiss watches of the twentieth century. Pieces like this one are a tangible piece of that history of watchmaking for everyone.
A lovely collector\'s piece and a conversation starter, with a charming rowing scene on the back.
Shipped well protected. Questions welcome!
