Antique Swiss Vaucher Fleurier Duplex Pocket Watch Chinese Market circa 1870


This is a rare antique pocket watch with a duplex escapement.  The watch is Swiss-made for the Chinese market and includes a key.  This one is unique in that the components are all nickel coated and reflective.  Typically, these components are engraved brass.

History: This watch comes from the widow of a U.S. diplomat who served in China for a number of years.  This is one of several watches he purchased in China and brought back to the U.S.A.

Mechanical condition:  The watch winds, sets, and ticks.  I have noticed that the watch sometimes stalls when placed face up, so I recommend a professional cleaning for best performance.  Therefore, I am selling the watch for restoration.  The dial appears to be a later replacement?  The dial is composed of some kind of metal backed paper sealed around the rim of the movement.  Everything else appears to be original to the watch.


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