Chinese Copper Tone Pocket Watch
Item Details
A copper tone Chinese pocket watch. This pocket watch features a hunter case with raised accents stylized as a man’s profile with the date 1893 – 1993. A white dial showcases Arabic numeral hour indicators accented by Louis XIV styled hands. The dial also features Chinese characters (紀念伟大领袖毛泽东同志百年誕辰), which translates to ‘to commemorate the one hundred years since the birth of Comrade Mao Zedong, with the greatest admiration’ set between the hands. Engraved motifs extend along the middle of the pocket watch leading to the crown. The pocket watch includes an attached fob. The front of the case reads ‘To commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of Mao Zedong’s Birthday’ (毛澤東誕辰一百週年紀念).
CASE
Dial Marks: Chinese Characters
Bezel Metal Type: Base Metal
Caseback Metal Type: Base Metal
Movement: Stem Wind 17 Jewel Count
Marks On Back: Unmarked
Marks On Inside: Unmarked
- Timekeeping accuracy not guaranteed.
- This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Certified Master Electronic Watchmaker (CINCMEW).
Condition
- to fair.
- crystal scratched.
- front cover off-center.
- tested and running at time of evaluation.
- faint markings throughout.
Dimensions
- crown top to case bottom 45.70 mm.
- chain 12.00”.
Item #
17CHI152-242