**Originally Listed At $2500**

Western Europe, Switzerland, Zurich, ca. early 20th century CE. A luxury open face Turler pocket watch with a glass dust cover, 18K gold (equivalent to 76.5%) and engraved coat of arms on verso, manual wound with a 12 hour dial and central second face. The back cover opens and is marked with the maker stamps, gold purity 18k, and the serial number 6905, cuvette is engraved "Ancre Remontoir Signe droite 17 Rubis Balancier Compense Chaton." Turler is a historic Swiss clock maker, established in 1883, the company makes watches under their own name and often double signed with other brands - including Omega and International Watch Co. (IWC). Note that this watch has 17 rubies- jewels are used in high quality watches as bearings for surfaces which would otherwise experience wear over time. Generally, the higher the jewel count, the higher quality the watch! Size: 2.3" L x 1.75" W (5.8 cm x 4.4 cm); face: 1.55" Diameter (3.9 cm); gold quality: 76.5% (equivalent to 18K); weight: 77.4 grams

Provenance: private Niwot, Colorado, USA collection

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Does not accurately keep time if picked up / moved, and occasionally stops working even if fully wound. Indentations to case body and surface wear from age and use. Some rubbig to stamped maker marks, but other engravings are sharp and clear.