Here For Auction is a Beautiful Antique HEBDOMAS Open Face Pocket Watch . Crown Wind and Set. From Around 1920.
The success of the Hebdomas watches in the early 1900s was unbelievable, and several unique pieces are still to be found in private collections all over the world. Particular care has always been taken in the manufactureing of Hebdomas: each element is meticulously selected and tested, even down to the beautiful, ornate, enamel dials.
These 8 day time - pieces are still capable of bringing back a certain nostalgy of olden times, and even, through modern technological improvements have been made, nothing has changed from the original concept and design.
This lovely Swiss pocket watch is in very nice condition no dents or scratches and very little pocket wear, the hinges and catches are good so both back and front open and close nicely,The original glass is very good, The beautiful silver decorated porcelain dial signed 8 JOURS - Hebdomas, is very good with just one tiny little chip at bottom left corner (covered by the bezel), no stains or hairlines, It has blued steel hands with black Roman numerals and red Arabic 24 hour numarels with outer minute track, The watch measures 50mm across x 16mm deep.