18K Yellow Gold Robert Gerth & Co. 2-Train, 8-Day New/Old Stock Pocket Watch
Swiss; Robert Gerth & Co.; Mans; C. 1860
CASE: The 18K yellow gold, 46mm hunter case features machined decorations.
DIAL: This white porcelain, single sunk dial displays Roman numerals and Breguet hands.
MOVT: This 10-jewel, key-set movement with cylinder escapement is gilt with a ¾ plate layout and is signed.
CONDITIONS:
C 1 (The case is in as new condition)
D 2 (The dial is in perfect condition)
M 2 (The movement is in perfect condition)  GL122019-8-AI

Train is the series of gears that form the works of a watch. The time train carries the power to the escapement. This watch features 2 Time Trains, that is why there are two key wind holes in the back, allowing the watch to be an 8-Days.

8 Days refers to how long the watch would theoretically run when fully wound.

Cylinder escapement
The horizontal or cylinder escapement replaced the verge escapement was much thinner than the verge, allowing watches to be made thinner

RARE ANTIQUE 18K GOLD 2-TRAIN 8-DAY POCKET WATCH C1860S BY ROBERT GERTH & CO. - YouTube

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Train is the series of gears that form the works of a watch. The time train carries the power to the escapement. This watch features 2 Time Trains, that is why there are two key wind holes in the back, allowing the watch to be an 8-Days. ABOUT US:  Ashland presents the world's best vintage and pre-owned watches and jewelry online. We offer leading brands such as Vacheron Constantin, Rolex, Patek Phillipe, Breitling and many more. We are delighted to present ongoing sales of luxury watches of all brands and price points, shop master watchmakers such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex, Cartier and Audemars Piguet. What we offer is the opportunity for those who do not have the time to go to major auction houses to purchase rare timepieces and estate jewelry. A trusted international