Fattorini & Sons Silver Keywind

Creator: Fattorini &: Sons
Movement: Manual Wind
Style: Art Deco
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Period: 1880-1889
Date of Manufacture: 1880s
Condition: Excellent Wear consistent with age and use. It is worth noting that this pocket 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 pocket watches, even those over 100 years old.


FACTORY / HOUSE: Fattorini & Sons
STYLE / REFERENCE: Full Size Keywind
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1880s
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / 7 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel with Roman Numerals / Original Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Supplied with a Period Chain
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This great looking a classic silver keywind watch was produced by Fattorini and Sons around 1880. It has just been given a factory service by our finest watchmaker and keeps dependable time. It is supplied with a key and a pocket watch chain so you can wear it as soon as it arrives. The watch is entirely hand made and the kiln fired enamel dial is in excellent original condition.
In 1827, Italian immigrant Antonio Fattorini set foot in Yorkshire, England, and planted the seeds for a watchmaking legacy. Initially a jeweler and hardware dealer, his entrepreneurial spirit blossomed into Fattorini & Sons, a family-run business soon known for its exquisite timepieces. Starting in Harrogate, they expanded to Bradford, offering not only their own branded watches but also housing movements from esteemed Swiss and American manufacturers. Their dedication to quality and design garnered a loyal clientele, particularly for their elegant pocket watches.
Beyond wristwear, Fattorini & Sons diversified into other areas, becoming renowned for crafting Masonic regalia and even inventing the first-ever chess clock in 1883. Their success continued for generations, leaving a mark on British watchmaking history. While the original company eventually transitioned into other ventures, the Fattorini name lives on, a testament to their enduring commitment to craftsmanship and innovation.

See Description