{"product_id":"spindel-lomet-a-paris-18k-gold-enameled-open-face-pocket-watch-1760","title":"\"Lomet à Paris\"  18k Gold enameled open-face pocket watch 1760' Rare Collector","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine and very rare \"Lomet à Paris\"  18k Gold enameled open-face pocket watch 1760'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual wind open face, key-wound  pocket watch with white enamel dial and gold-plated “poker and beetle” hands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold-plated spindle movement with a finely open worked bridge for the three-legged balance wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful 18k Gold Case back with a “écailles de poisson” scale pattern on translucent blue enamel with a green lily motif. Glass rim with floral engraving on translucent blue enamel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear Circa 1760\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter 45 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 64 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Exceptional condition for its age. Very well preserved. and in working order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful, rare historic one of one collector timepiece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA special unique gift \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLomet à Paris was a high-end Parisian watchmaker, creating refined timepieces for a wealthy clientele in the tradition of 18th-century French luxury horology. At that time, Paris was one of Europe’s leading centers of watchmaking, renowned for its craftsmanship and artistic excellence, before the rise of Swiss dominance in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a carefully preserved private Swiss collection, this exceptional pocket watch represent a rare opportunity to acquire authentic pieces of horological history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning different eras of watchmaking, this marvelous timepiece reflect a period when every movement was assembled and finished largely by hand, long before modern industrial production transformed the art of watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece make part of these watches that were created by renowned makers who supplied noble families, royal courts and distinguished gentlemen of their time. Beyond their mechanical beauty, they are true witnesses of the evolution of craftsmanship, precision and decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany examples feature beautifully engraved cases, enamel work, finely decorated dials and elegant hand-finished movements, showcasing the extraordinary savoir-faire and artistic métiers of their era. Each watch carries its own charm, character and historical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch has been carefully stored for decades in a Swiss bank vault and preserved in remarkably well-kept condition considering the age of this historical piece. As with all vintage and historical timepieces, a service is always recommended prior to regular use in order to ensure optimal functioning and preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a passionate collector, a lover of history, or simply someone seeking an object with soul and provenance, this pocket watch offers the unique chance to own a genuine fragment of horological heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lomet à Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55569881629048,"sku":null,"price":7800.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/2997\/5259\/files\/rare_collector_Spindel_Lomet_Paris_18k_Gold_enameled_open-face_pocket_watch_1760.png?v=1779892796","url":"https:\/\/24time.swiss\/products\/spindel-lomet-a-paris-18k-gold-enameled-open-face-pocket-watch-1760","provider":"24Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}