Monard Geneve Pocket watch, 1870

#Pocket watch #Monard Geneve
This is a pocket watch that uses a verge escapement, one of the earliest mechanical mechanisms used in clocks and pocket watches from the 13th century until the mid-19th century. The verge mechanism uses a crown wheel to control the movement of the watch, allowing the gear train to rotate at regular intervals, creating the characteristic "tick-tock" sound
Highlights
Case: Solid silver, marked with London 1870 authenticity marks
Movement: Fusee verge, decorated with a delicately engraved balance bridge.
Dial: White enamel, Roman numerals, Breguet blue hands.
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Crystal: Bullseye glass, protects the dial from impact.
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Decoration: Multi-coloured lacquered landscape on the back, showing the sophistication of the workmanship.