Fine Swiss steel open faced lever pocket watch Circa 1950

Steel school watch by Technicum Cantonal 
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A Swiss steel open faced school watch made at the watchmaking school in Biel/Bienne, circa 1950. Divided ¾ plate movement, a piston tooth lever escapement and screw compensation balance. Two-tone silvered dial with Breguet numerals, an outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and blued Breguet hands. The plain case with a push back. Dial signed, case and movement numbered.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Weight: 85 g
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Signed: Technicum Cantonal Bienne
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Following the high quality specifications of the watchmaking school in Biel/Bienne, this pocket watch is presented with a carefully crafted steel case and a beautifully designed, two-tone silvered dial. The movement is a slightly modified Unitas caliber.