Bijou by Racine Sterling Silver

Creator: Bijou
Movement: Manual Wind
Style: Art Deco
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Period: 1910-1919
Date of Manufacture: 1915
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: Racine Watch Company / Bijou
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver with Inlaid Niello
CIRCA / YEAR: Mid Teens
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 27mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original with Cartouche Numerals / Original Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Silver and Niello Spring Link Bracelet / Length 6 1/2 Inches or 16cm
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This charming ladies watch is in excellent original condition and is still fitted with its original bracelet as well.
We seldom see these truly vintage watches with original spring loaded link bracelets that still function well.
This watch was produced by Racine, a small but prestigious house based in Le Locle, however the Racines were involved in many different watch factories. They have a long history going back to the 1700's. The watch and bracelet are inlaid with Niello, which is an ancient technique similar to enameling. However, instead of "melted" glass, it is "melted" metal, in this case done as a "Greek Key" motif. The watch keeps dependable time and you can wear and count on it to get you there on time.

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