What you have here....

Hi,

Is called a "breguet style pocketwatch". A term we use in the auction world. Breguet, as now, was very famous and his style was very unique that people could

identify his pieces from a distance. Also like today, others would try to copy this style. These piece usually date to around 1830ish, I have seen another with a

different dial...they have a 4 jewel cylinder escapement (which is engraved on the back). While it is not genuine breguet, it is not worthless either....you just wont be retiring to an island anytime soon

For me the story and history behind it is terrific and who knows.....maybe the kaiser didnt know either?

Best,

KHD

Dad gave me this Breguet

By: streak : April 30th, 2014-05:45

Hello! I'm new here. My father gave me a Breguet pocket watch last night. It was my great grandfather's on my father's side of the family. It was reportedly given to my great grandfather by Kaiser Wilhelm I in appreciation upon his retirement. I need to g...

does it work?? [nt]

By: Arie - Mr Orange : April 30th, 2014-06:49

it does a little

By: streak : April 30th, 2014-14:38

A very little. If I push the crown down it moves an arm and some of the smaller gears start to spin but it only lasts a few seconds.

What you have here....

By: timekeeper703 : April 30th, 2014-07:29

Hi, Is called a "breguet style pocketwatch". A term we use in the auction world. Breguet, as now, was very famous and his style was very unique that people could identify his pieces from a distance. Also like today, others would try to copy this style. Th...

what should I be looking for?

By: streak : April 30th, 2014-14:37

I must be having trouble with the format here :) How do you know it's not real? What should I be looking for?

Some things....

By: aaronm : April 30th, 2014-15:26

There's the overall "look" of the movement, it just looks wrong, but that's kinda hard to explain, so here are some specific details: 1. the screws, the heads are all approximately the same diameter. On A.L. Breguet and shortly post watches, the screw hea...

Ahh

By: streak : April 30th, 2014-16:48

I see. Interesting insides either way.

Correct...

By: timekeeper703 : May 1st, 2014-10:52

Hi, Sorry for the late response.... aaronm is right on all aspects.....the finishing and I will add: the balance wheel, which is the real givewaway here. As you stated, its very interesting on the inside and still a repeater nevertheless. These early Breg...