Circa 1893 Antique Stauffer & Co. Pocket Watch, Silver Side Half Hunter, in good working order
SKU: 202405244314
We would like to introduce you to an antique pocket watch from Swiss Stauffer & Co.
Stauffer & Co. is a company that grew in the UK as a watch importer rather than a manufacturer.
We imported Swiss watches, mainly IWC, to the UK.
Most of the watches are from IWC, but I don't know which manufacturer this one is from.
This is a sterling silver half-hunter (demi-hunter) case watch from circa 1893, which allows you to read the time even with the lid closed.
It is unknown whether it has been overhauled, but the balance wheel is in good condition and ticks along smoothly.
We hope that this once-in-a-lifetime encounter will be a special one!
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【condition】
Appearance: ★★★★☆ Excellent condition with no noticeable scratches or stains
Function: ★★★★☆ Maintenance history unknown but in good working condition (daily accuracy within 5 minutes)
- Case: There is a dent at 12 o'clock on the side, but it has been well-maintained and is in beautiful condition.
The mechanism for opening the lid by pressing the crown is smooth thanks to the spring.
-Case engraving: Swiss 935 silver hallmark
Dial: There is a thin hairline around 12 o'clock, but it is barely noticeable.
Other: There are small marks on the windshield of the front cover, but there are no scratches.
Accuracy: Approximately 1 minute per day when measured with a flat timegrapher
Power reserve: Confirmed up to 40 hours from full spring
*The daily difference may vary depending on posture, so please use this as a reference only.
*Because it is very old, I do not know the history of parts replacement or repairs.
【detail】
・Brand Stauffer & Co (IWC Schaffhausen?)
- Year of manufacture: 1893
Movement: Mechanical
・Mainspring: Manual winding
・Time setting, dowel pressing (nail set)
・Serial No. 59313
・Case material: Sterling silver (935/1000)
・Case diameter 47mm (excluding crown)
・Case thickness 14mm (including windshield)
Weight: 77g
*This is an antique item and there is no other item exactly like it.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.