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1910 Rarest Hebdomas 8-Day Gunmetal Horseshoe Cased Pocket Travel Watch
Estimated price for orientation: 6 200 $
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Year of Manufacture: 1910-1919 Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding) Brand: Hebdomas Pocket Watch Size: 54mm Closure: Open Face Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown Features: Alarm
A Fine and Very Rare Circa 1910 Gunmetal Hebdomas 8 Day Travel Pocket Watch in the Shape of a Horse Shoe, a stunning floral enamel dial, stamped 8 Jours (German for Days), visible lever escapement, mineral glass, manual wind movement, in excellent condition. It is not working. Has a broken main spring. I have purchased a vintage good main spring from a reputable UK pocket watch repair company that I will include. This very rare pocket watch, when working, can sell for up to $10,000. Made in Switzerland.The original case back opens so that it may be used as a bedside watch; this also exposes the massive spring housing so that the watch can work for 8 Days. Please send any questions. I will ship at no charge domestic or international. Insurance and tracking included. HEBDOMAS Watches – Brand Info HEBDOMAS, one of the greatest and oldest Swiss watch brands, started its activities in 1888 in La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland), the birth place of many famous Swiss brands. This small village near French border is known as the cradle of traditional watch making, thanks to the rich heritage and craftsmanship of the Swiss watch-makers. The work of these watch-makers has been re-discovered by a large public and connoisseurs, who appreciates the good craftsmanship and models that time has preserved.Since 1888, all Hebdomas watches have been entirely manufactured by hand, piece by piece. Hebdomas high standard of quality is rooted in the experience of its highly skilled watch-makers, and also in the remembrance of olden customs linked to the cycle of seven, which is the key number that made the brand famous throughout the world. The name Hebdomas recalls the festivities of Ebdomee, held in Sparta, Croton and Mileto, which celebrated the birth of Apollo on the seventh day of the month. In ancient Lesbos, sung by poets, such festivities were dedicated to Dionisio, holding many superstitious rituals and beliefs which were linked to the seventh day of the month.The HEBDOMAS 8 day watch was first made at the turn of the century and has continued steadily its production, with minor variation, ever since. The watch has a distinctive style with a small dial, visible balance wheel and a decorated balance cock. The outstanding feature is the unusual large mainspring barrel which occupies the rear of the movement.
Description
| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Year of Manufacture: | 1910-1919 |
| Movement: | Mechanical (Hand-winding) | Brand: | Hebdomas |
| Pocket Watch Size: | 54mm | Closure: | Open Face |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Unknown | Features: | Alarm |
A Fine and Very Rare Circa 1910 Gunmetal Hebdomas 8 Day Travel Pocket Watch in the Shape of a Horse Shoe, a stunning floral enamel dial, stamped 8 Jours (German for Days), visible lever escapement, mineral glass, manual wind movement, in excellent condition. It is not working. Has a broken main spring. I have purchased a vintage good main spring from a reputable UK pocket watch repair company that I will include. This very rare pocket watch, when working, can sell for up to $10,000. Made in Switzerland.The original case back opens so that it may be used as a bedside watch; this also exposes the massive spring housing so that the watch can work for 8 Days. Please send any questions. I will ship at no charge domestic or international. Insurance and tracking included. HEBDOMAS Watches – Brand Info HEBDOMAS, one of the greatest and oldest Swiss watch brands, started its activities in 1888 in La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland), the birth place of many famous Swiss brands. This small village near French border is known as the cradle of traditional watch making, thanks to the rich heritage and craftsmanship of the Swiss watch-makers. The work of these watch-makers has been re-discovered by a large public and connoisseurs, who appreciates the good craftsmanship and models that time has preserved.Since 1888, all Hebdomas watches have been entirely manufactured by hand, piece by piece. Hebdomas high standard of quality is rooted in the experience of its highly skilled watch-makers, and also in the remembrance of olden customs linked to the cycle of seven, which is the key number that made the brand famous throughout the world. The name Hebdomas recalls the festivities of Ebdomee, held in Sparta, Croton and Mileto, which celebrated the birth of Apollo on the seventh day of the month. In ancient Lesbos, sung by poets, such festivities were dedicated to Dionisio, holding many superstitious rituals and beliefs which were linked to the seventh day of the month.The HEBDOMAS 8 day watch was first made at the turn of the century and has continued steadily its production, with minor variation, ever since. The watch has a distinctive style with a small dial, visible balance wheel and a decorated balance cock. The outstanding feature is the unusual large mainspring barrel which occupies the rear of the movement.