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Antique Arsa Pocket Watch, Chain and Compass
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Antique Arsa Pocket Watch, Chain and Compass

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 December 2025 · The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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Antique Arsa pocket watch, chain and compass.

The watch has a Swiss 15 jewel hand-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is signed underneath the dial with the Arsa name, a brand name registered in 1921 by Manufacture d'Horlogerie A Reymond SA

The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover.

The watch measures 48mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the loop. The case is chromium plated and it is in good condition, just general light surface marks to the back.

The glass lens is in lovely condition.

The dial is in beautiful condition with original blued steel hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute markers.

The watch comes with double albert, with each chain measures 21cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. Also included is a functioning vintage compass.

The watch and chain come in a new presentation box.

Declaration

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Antique Arsa Pocket Watch to the 1920s.

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SA1157653
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ALL PRICES INCLUDE UK POSTAGE (because of GPSR legislation, we no longer post items less than 100 years old to Europe, including Northern Ireland).

Please contact us regarding international shipping.

All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.

We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations.

Credit / debit card purchases up to £300 can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the 'Purchase Antique' button on each listing page. Alternatively, there is a Paypal payment link if you scroll down the page and we also accept bank transfers.

We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.

Description
Antique Arsa pocket watch, chain and compass.

The watch has a Swiss 15 jewel hand-winding movement which is working nicely.

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The movement is signed underneath the dial with the Arsa name, a brand name registered in 1921 by Manufacture d'Horlogerie A Reymond SA.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
fig 1. An antique silver-tone Arsa pocket watch with a white enamel dial, accompanied by a matching chain and a hexagonal compass.
fig 1. Antique Arsa Pocket Watch, Chain and Compass

The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover.

The watch measures 48mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the loop. The case is chromium plated and it is in good condition, just general light surface marks to the back.

fig 2. An antique silver-tone Arsa pocket watch with a white enamel dial, accompanied by a matching chain and a hexagonal compass.
fig 2. Antique Arsa Pocket Watch, Chain and Compass

The glass lens is in lovely condition.

The dial is in beautiful condition with original blued steel hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute markers.

The watch comes with double albert, with each chain measures 21cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. Also included is a functioning vintage compass.

The watch and chain come in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Antique Arsa Pocket Watch to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157653
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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An antique silver-tone Arsa pocket watch with a white enamel dial, accompanied by a matching chain and a hexagonal compass.
Antique Arsa pocket watch, chain and compass
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An antique silver-tone Arsa pocket watch with a white enamel dial, accompanied by a matching chain and a hexagonal compass.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPocket Watches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal, glass, white enamel
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsWhite enamel dial, Arabic numerals, Sub-seconds dial, Hexagonal compass fob

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Pocket watches evolved from spring-driven clockwatches produced in Europe during the 15th century, becoming widely popular among gentlemen by the 17th and 18th centuries for personal timekeeping.

Antique pocket watches were typically constructed using metals such as silver, gold, gold-filled brass, and base metal alloys, featuring glass or crystal watch face covers and intricate brass internal mechanical movements.

Authentic pieces can be identified by examining hallmarks on the inner case, verifying the mechanical movement type, checking for maker signatures or serial numbers, and assessing the quality of craftsmanship and materials.

An antique pocket watch can be displayed inside a glass dome cloche, mounted in a specialised shadow box frame, or placed securely on a dedicated desk stand as a decorative objet dart.

Mechanical pocket watches require careful handling, avoidance of moisture and magnetic fields, regular professional servicing of the internal gears, and storage in a dry, padded environment.
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