Swiss silver anker chronometer in original case Circa 1918
- Kenmerk
- HC1118
- Diameter
- 51 mm
- Estimate
- € 1.250 - 2.500
- Price sold
- € 1.500
Pocket watch from watchmaking school Geneva
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A fine anker chronometer, made by Robert Tournaire, student at the watchmaking school in Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1918. The numbered open faced case of this watch was crafted from silver, has gold hinges and the back lid has a monogram “RT” for Robert Tournaire. The white enamel dial has Arabic red five minute numerals and black ones for the hours, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock and steel hands. The movement has a very fine anker chronometer escapement with Geneva seal, a chronometer balance and wolf’s teeth.
Case and movement have matching numbers and the dial, dust cover and movement are signed.
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Diameter: 51 mm
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Weight: 100 g
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Signed: R. Tournaire, Ecole d’Horlogerie, Gernève
Signed: R. Tournaire, Ecole d’Horlogerie, Gernève




























