French 18K yellow gold open faced pocket lever watch Circa 1920

Open faced gold pocket watch
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A Swiss 18 carat yellow gold open faced lever watch, made by Tribaudeau Watch Factory, circa 1920. This watch features a handwound mechanical movement with a lever escapement. Its gilt dial displays black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, inner red Arabic 24 hour numerals, and Breguet hands. The smooth 18 carat yellow gold case has a double bowl.
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Diameter: 48 mm
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Weight: 69 g
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Signed: Trib
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The Tribaudeau watch factory was a small, traditional company founded in 1876 in Besançon and named after its founder, G. Tribaudeau. It was first located at 4 Rue d’Alsace, and later moved to the Bregille district at 4 Rue des Fontenottes, near the funicular station at the foot of the mountain (show this location).
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Tribaudeau sold its watches under the brand name Trib. The company offered its products by mail order, including pocket watches, wristwatches, clocks, alarm clocks, jewellery, and other valuable items. Tribaudeau also acted as a distribution agent for Breitling. The company had about fifty employees before closing in 1960. In the 1980s, a new owner revived the company under the name Trib Créations, giving it a fresh start.