Pocket Watch Swiss Buren Railway Type 1920s Antique 7 Jewel Big Silver Nickel Case FWO

Gentleman's large and highly impressive original Antique Swiss 'Buren' 7 jewel pocket watch with beautiful ivory porcelain dial in a very chunky 18 size, silver nickel, highly polished (mirror finish) hermetic case. Looks to have been much loved and very well taken care of - her condition certainly reflects this. Full working order and is an excellent timekeeper with plenty of room on the regulator (which is sat correctly in the central position) for any further fine tuning. Fully checked and serviced by my highly experienced watchmaker and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic - a timepiece to grace any collection! Dial:- Impressive and distinctive, high gloss, 'snowflake' white porcelain dial in very near mint condition - just one extremely feint little hairline from 1-7 showing under eyeglass only (so minute is not showing up in the photographs, but mentioning for accuracy). Big black Roman numerals with black minute markers, bolder black 5 minute markers and 'diamond' shaped black 15 minute markers to chapter ring. Large sub dial with black Arabic numbers and black seconds chapters. Finely cut, original very bright blued steel spade and whip hands and original blued steel arrow tip seconds hand all in lovely straight order. Original very thick bevel edge glass (not acrylic) in clear and bright condition with some overall little scratches and 'flea nibbles' commensurate with age. Case:- The highly polished and very chunky silver nickel large 18 size hermetic case (5.4cm diameter / 7.7cm from top of bow to base, 1.4cm depth) is heavy (has a pleasing solid feel in the hand and total watch weight is a hefty 139.3 grams), robust and in wonderful condition (please excuse the reflections/dark shadows in the pictures, was extremely difficult to photograph) - absolutely no indentations or wear and just a few very light little overall surface scratches commensurate with age and use in her 100+ years service. These robust silver nickel cases where favoured by the Railway men for their strength and durability. All covers (both inside and out) still retain their original, high gloss, mirror finish. The front bezel and back cover screw on and off correctly (hermetic), closing tightly (early form of waterproofing) and I have taken the liberty of oiling the threads for years of continued smooth operation. Has an attractive, slightly raised (and totally un-worn) coin edge to the front bezel making for an easy grip. The back cover carries the most wonderful 'fish scale' engine turning to the inside (the detail of which remains as crisp and clear today as the day it was made) and is clearly stamped to centre (within a fancy circular cartouche); Illinois Watch Case Co. Nickel Elgin U.S.A and is numbered; 0437145 and carries four old service marks - one looks to be dated; 11 4 21 (11th April 1921). The front case curvette is interestingly numbered; 0437131 - it should be the same as inside the back cover. I wonder if the silversmith at the Elgin Case Co went for a tea break, came back and picked up the bezel in the wrong numerical order. We will never know. Movement:- The stem wound and set 7 ruby jewelled, three finger bridge Swiss lever movement is in superb clean and bright order (tiny bit of overall patina showing under eyeglass as to be expected) and as mentioned above has just been checked/serviced by my highly experienced watch maker. Carries very attractive 'wavy' engine turning to the top and bottom plates - always a sign of quality. Has a solid bi-arm balance wheel with brass balance screws and two brass meantime screws (for precision timing), steel flat balance spring which is true, in the round and 'breathing' well, ruby end stone, ruby pallet jewels, 'swirl' engine turning to the mainspring and ratchet barrel covers and original, matching steel case screws. Stamped clearly on the top plates in black script; Buren (within a diamond shaped cartouche), 7 Jewels and stamped to the bottom plate (side of the balance assembly); Swiss Made. Numbered to the bottom plate (under the dial); 2289659 and is numbered to the underside of the balance cock; 3. Balance action is tremendous in all positions (could not be any better) and is keeping excellent time with a sure, strong positive action - runs like a train. Winds extremely smoothly and fully (do not be afraid to fully wind, over-winding is the greatest horological myth!) and set operates smoothly and correctly - the pull up/push down action is very firm and true. Lovely original large 'onion' crown and an attractive rose gold, engine turned 'dust proof' mount to top of stem. Good original un-worn big bow. Appraisal:- A very handsome and highly impressive Gentleman's Swiss Railway type timepiece which as mentioned earlier was much loved and proudly cared for by the original owner - she will make a perfect gift and a heirloom to be enjoyed by your future generations! Ready to wear or display. Will be delivered in a new presentation box as shown and be very securely and safely packed. I always have a good selection of antique/vintage silver nickel watch chains listed and in stock which will compliment this watch well - please contact me if you have any specific requirements. If you would like to discuss this watch with me over the telephone; Sarah Dunkley (9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri) please click on the 'Contact Details' at the bottom of the listing. ***Will Ship Worldwide*** UK - Free! Royal Mail Next Day Signed For Delivery