109th Auction
2023/11/18
Lot 206
IWC / Intern. Watch Co.System Pallweber
A collection of 1 extraordinary pocket watch and 1 double-sided pocket watch with speedometer for railway trains
A rare pocket watch with digital time display - Pallweber system
A rare pocket watch with digital time display - Pallweber system
Sold
estimated
2.300—3.300 €
Price realized
2.800 €
specific features
Case
Silver.
Dial
Enamel, inscription "Patent Automatic Timekeeper".
Movement
1/2 plate movement, club-tooth lever escapement, screw compensation balance.
Case no.25366
Diam.51 mm
Circa1884
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.105 g
In the late 19th century many watch manufacturers had the so-called jump hour watches in their range - among them renowned makers such as Lange & Söhne in Glashuette. One of the most proliferous producers of this watch type, however, was IWC, using a technology based on Joseph Pallweber's construction; Pallweber had taken out a patent on watches with jumping numerals in 1883.