Henri Beguelin 18Kt. Solid Gold

Creator: Henri Beguelin
Style: Edwardian
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Period: 1840-1849
Date of Manufacture: 1840s
Condition: Excellent Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.


FACTORY / HOUSE: Henri Beguelin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Breguet Engine Turned Case
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 44mm
CIRCA: 1840s
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Keywinding / Lever Escapement / 13 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Solid Gold with Applied Roman Numerals / Original Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
It is hard to believe that this magnificent nearly 200 year old watch survived so long without being melted for gold. The hand made case is done in the classic Breguet Style of Engine Turning and it appears to have never been used based on its condition This remarkable watch can actually be worn, all the time and counted on as well. Image navigating your complicated modern world with your smart phone, but using your keywinding watch to tell the time. The contradiction can be so exciting, try it.

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