This is a MARRIAGE watch. A marriage watch is the term used for a new, modern case that has been used to house a vintage pocket watch movement. Please read the sizes of this watch in the description.
MOVEMENT:
The authentic REVUE movement is 100% ORIGINAL and has been in addition updated and engraved by the craftsman later.
The movement is running superbly and keeping good time, recently serviced.
CASE:
NEW gold plated case that provides with glass cover of back lid (non REVUE) was made in 2016.
WATCH
The gently domed MINERAL GLASSES (front & back) are in excellent condition.
MOVEMENT:
The authentic REVUE movement is 100% ORIGINAL and has been in addition updated and engraved by the craftsman later.
The movement is running superbly and keeping good time, recently serviced.
CASE:
NEW gold plated case that provides with glass cover of back lid (non REVUE) was made in 2016.
WATCH
The gently domed MINERAL GLASSES (front & back) are in excellent condition.
REVUE WATCH Co.
UNIQUE AND RARE EXAMPLE OF TIMEPIECE
VERY BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE SKELETON WATCH CA 1910’s
VERY BEAUTIFUL MECHANICAL WORK
I am happy to offer for sale this beautiful amazing large skeletonized dress marriage watch that dates to ca 1910’s and decorated with the HIGHEST QUALITY ENGRAVING.
MANUFACTURE HISTORY:
After the construction of the Basel-Olten railway line in the 1850s, the little Jura town of
Gédéon Thommen, 1831-1890
But the enterprise didn’t flourish until it was privatised and taken over by the young merchantGédéon Thommen in 1859. Manufacturing and assembly methods were fundamentally improved and a particular importance was attached to the production of quality watches.
The company, managed under the name of “Gédéon Thommen –watch makers”, originally gave its watches the brand mark “G.T.”. The “système à pièces interchangeables”(interchangeable components system), which consisted in the interchangeability of individual watch components, was groundbreaking, and made it possible to transfer to series production. An invention protected by a “Remontoir patent” led to the simplification of the spring winding device and hand adjustment.
The Waldenburg factory in 1859
While 4 000 watches were produced in 1870, an output of 13000 watches was reached in
G. Thommens’ far-sightedness and capacity for work were no secret to the public, to whom he devoted himself in many ways. He was co-founder of the “Waldenburger Bezirksblatts” (Waldburg local newspaper) and played an eminent part in the founding of the Waldenburg railway, which was opened in 1880 as the smallest narrow-gauge railway in
After the death of the industry pioneer G. Thommen, his son Alphonse founded the company Thommens Uhrenfabriken AG in 1905. The REVUE watches produced with their own production machines according to modern methods met with general approval among experts. The increasing demand for wristwatches was based on the product’s outstanding quality and the opening up of new markets. Subsidiaries were opened in Gelterkinden and Langenbruck and another production facility was built in Waldenburg.
The currency breakdown in many countries, the severe economic crisis of the 1930s and the “templating”, i.e. the mass exportation of watch components, which was damaging to the prestige of Swiss watches, also caused the Waldenburg watch manufacturer a lot of trouble. The Thommens Uhrenfabriken AG research and development department surprised the industry experts more than once with innovations, which marked their epoch. To mention just a few: the self-compensating Nivarox balance spring, the timing machine for watch timing and the REVUE-SPORT wristwatches meeting the toughest demands for the first time.
In the 1980s, the company’s management decided to strengthen the link with “THOMMEN” navigation instruments for aviation and to rename the watch brand “REVUE THOMMEN”. Revue Thommen, supplier of precision instruments for the aviation industry since 1936 is indeed the most legitimate manufacturer of pilot watches. Their Airspeed and Streamline models in the upper middle market and the elegant creations Wallstreet and Open Heart attracted a lot of interest.
The Revue Thommen “Cricket” wristwatch almost attained cult status. Several American presidents, including Truman, Eisenhower or Johnson, wore these watches. The table clocks, whose design was based on the “Thommen” on-board chronometers for civil and military aircraft, complete the Revue Thommen range.
Until 1961 about a hundred different G.T. calibres were developed and produced. From 1961 onwards, further calibres were added, and were identified by initials. The initials from the beginning of the alphabet were for small watch movements, and the initials from the end of the alphabet were reserved for the larger watch movements. For example, the ladies calibre K12 corresponds to the size 8 3/4”’, the T-range to 11 1/2”’ and the calibre S to 13”’. These calibres are all produced today with the G.T. marking.
The manufacturing tradition of Revue Thommen was almost lost. Up until about 1998, movements were simply assembled with parts from the old stock. The Revue Thommen brand was produced for decades within the MSR holding by the company “Vulcain & Studio” in
On the front side of the movement you can see the HIGHEST QUALITY ENGRAVING. Also is signed the movement serial number #417,424.
On back side of the movement you can see HIGHEST QUALITY ENGRAVINGmovement with BLUE STEEL SCREWS and BI-METALLIC MICROMETER REGULATOR. The movement that is not signed with any markings but is most definitely REVUE Swiss in origin.
Mechanism has been recently serviced to ensure it winds and sets smoothly while keeping great, accurate time.
You can see from any direction the internal mechanics working as the balance wheel spins. They make an elegant statement on the wrist. Watch aficionados and laymen alike when they see a high quality skeletonized watch recognize its beauty.
It comes complete with a new 24mm black alligator style high quality genuine leather strap with matching gold steel buckle for a most excellent look.
Diameter (with crown): 54.00 mm
Diameter (without crown): 47.00 mm
Watch crystal diameter: 42.00 mm
Thickness: 15.00 mm
This cleaned, oiled and regulated vintage watch winds and sets very smoothly while keeping very good, accurate time.
Because of the vintage nature of the watch I cannot guarantee its absolute time keeping accuracy even if they are in good running condition and in some rare occasions may require additional adjustment.
This gorgeous, men’s watch is a very handsome specimen is featuring a 60 minute checkered outer track border, gold raised & applied Roman numerals, original blue steel Spade-style hands and a recessed sub-seconds steel hand.
It is a registered design model that features a three piece GOLD PLATED CASEthat provides with glass cover of back covering. This watch was converted from pocket watch. The case, new custom made, fantastic, build specially for this excellent movement. The lugs are in great condition while the winding crown is in very good shape and operates properly. The case has MINERAL glasses on the front and back side.
This beautiful wristwatch has the Original magic GOLD-FILLED movement in an excellent status which was very well saved, considering age of this watch and has been in addition updated and engraved by the craftsman. Each part of the mechanism, each millimeter it is decorated by a magnificent magic ornament. The bridges have in addition to extensive skeletonization have been gorgeously engraved as well.
SHIPPING:
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RETURNS: If you aren’t completely satisfied with your purchase, please return the merchandise within 30 days after receiving the watch for exchange or refund, less 15%. The reason we charge the 15% is because we provide very clear photos and very accurate description and we lose other buyers when the watch is sold to a buyer. if the same watch is ever relisted, we are almost never able to sell the watch for the same price. Buyers do their research and find out that the watch they are about to obtain was a return and are not willing to pay the same price for a returned item.
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