Antique Goliath Pocket Watch by Amedee Douard

Antique goliath pocket watch by Amedee Douard.

The watch has a stem-winding movement with the brevet, or patent, number 7032. This relates to an 1893 patent for 'new watch caliber with eight days of operation', with the inventor and applicant listed as Amedee Douard. The time keeping is good, it gained around five minutes over seven days. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover.

The watch measures 69mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is nickel and it is in good condition. There is a thin rose gold coloured line around the edge of the lens which adds interest.

The watch glass is in good condition, just one surface scratch approximately0.5cm long, and has a nice deep bevelled edge.

The dial is signed by the original retailer of the watch, A W Dear, Hyde Park Corner, SW. This was a high quality retailer with several of their pieces found in various National Trust properties around the UK. Pin-set hands.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

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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.

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