
Mary Anny shares a deeply personal horological treasure: a Solvil pocket watch passed down from her great-grandfather. This piece, recently returned from significant movement restoration, offers a tangible link to her family's past. Her post invites the community to appreciate the enduring legacy of such timepieces, despite the visible wear that tells its own story.



The best part is that you still have this physical link with your great-grandfather. The history of Paul Ditisheim and Solvil is an interesting story.
But, of course, that's something "of him" I can have a physical relationship with! The watch participated in several grand Prix in Paris, Geneve, Berne, and apparently won several chronometre prizes. This information was something watchmakers like Paul Ditisheim used to add into their watch cases.
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