Vintage CESAR
RENFER-ABRECHT Swiss Alarm Pocket Watch ~ “Poor Man's Watch” ~ Collectible
NAWCC:
The NAWCC Museum
has an alarm watch from the late 20s, marked Cesar Renfer-Abrecht, and
Lexington on the dial. So you are in good company.
Cheap has no real
meaning for an old watch. Among them the cheapest had the best increase of
value. Simply remember Dollar watches: In the beginning of 20th century they
actually were available for one Dollar. And today a mint sample has about the
value of a contemporary 50$ quality watch. They were million sellers, but only
few survived until today. Simply browse Ebay, and check how many watches of
decent or even high quality you see before you meet one of these cheapies in
running condition!
Moreover alarm
watches are rarities among all grades of watches. So it was not the worst
choice. Cesar Renfer-Abrecht brand may be unimportant, but you can also be sure
that this movement came from Baumgartner, a very important manufacturer of
cheap pin levers:
1942 Baumgartner 222 Movement: Stem
wind and set alarm sub second, open face caliber, pin-lever escapement, indirect
minute, hand friction clutch on barrel (Roskopf type) watch and alarm driven by
a single barrel. The only disadvantage:
Pin levers are not very durable. You need to care that it will not suffer too
much from wear.
Identifiers:
Brand: Cesar Renfer-abrecht
Model: Lexington
MPN / Serial #: 227383
Specifics
Number of Jewels: 1
Country/Region of manufacture: Switzerland
Style: Dress/formal
Pocket watch size: 50 mm
Material: Chrome
Movement: Mechanical
Features: 12-hour Dial
Year of Manufacture: 1890-1899
Closure: Open Face
Types: Alarm Pocket Watch
Condition: Antique
Pre owned. Purchased and Sold “As
Is” Condition. No guarantees. Shows normal use and wear based on its age,
i.e., surface scratches, rubs). Tarnished
brass case retains its original finish with nice patina. Recommend cleaning
with a soft cloth. Fully operational and
functions as intended. IF WATCH IS NOT RUNNING UPON RECEIPT, BRING TO A
PROFESSIONAL JEWELER TO RESTART.
Trivia:
US import mark: BXY, cf here:
http://www.ranfft.de/uhr/info-uscode-e.html
1898: Founded as Charles Abrecht SA in Lengnau.
1911: Son Karl Abrecht registered the trade mark
Heliographo.
1920: Listed as VVE (widow) Charles Abrecht SA, Montres
Simplon.
1951: Renamed to Simplon, Cesar Renfer-Abrecht SA.
Returns are not accepted for this item. While the Ebay 14 day may apply, you are
encourage to be sure this is what you would like to purchase as return shipping
and restocking fees apply and paid by the buyer. Thank you for your understanding.
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~ITEMS
ARE SOLD & PURCHASED IN “AS IS” CONDITION~
~ NO
GUARANTEES~
~PICTURES
ARE PART OF DESCRIPTION~
~$10.00
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