I have a fairly large pocket watch collection that I'm thinking about start selling off. I know what most of them are by brands, movements, year of production, etc. I always knew I had one that was a very special and never researched it much after acquiring it over 8 years ago as part of a collection from a friend I'd known for over 25 years. (It was in his late dad's collection)
From my research for Perret watches, there is no D. Perret listed. A watchmaker I showed it to thought the "D" could be possibly a son or relative to one of the Perret's who are listed in the watch books. The movement is not marked so it is Swiss movement. It also has the original old box and the key. I suspect the watch's age is 1850's to 1870's. The case has a low serial number of 7025 (18K stamp is near this number), which is also on the front and back covers. 7025 is also on the dust cover. On the back case, there is also an addition serial number 5489 above the case makers mark of something like A H & C. There is also a small hallmark stamp shaped like a "one way sign" except has 2 "V"s in the center, and the outside (ends) of the arrow form a crown. The finely detailed etched dial has buildings, trees, even a sailboat, and the watchmaker thought it was possible the dial was silver. This watch has one of the finest nicest dials I have ever seen.
Any help in identifying more about this watch would be appreciated, such as who is D. Perret, the maker of the case, approximate production year, and especially why the dial is so special like it was a presentation piece. I can attach pictures upon request.
From my research for Perret watches, there is no D. Perret listed. A watchmaker I showed it to thought the "D" could be possibly a son or relative to one of the Perret's who are listed in the watch books. The movement is not marked so it is Swiss movement. It also has the original old box and the key. I suspect the watch's age is 1850's to 1870's. The case has a low serial number of 7025 (18K stamp is near this number), which is also on the front and back covers. 7025 is also on the dust cover. On the back case, there is also an addition serial number 5489 above the case makers mark of something like A H & C. There is also a small hallmark stamp shaped like a "one way sign" except has 2 "V"s in the center, and the outside (ends) of the arrow form a crown. The finely detailed etched dial has buildings, trees, even a sailboat, and the watchmaker thought it was possible the dial was silver. This watch has one of the finest nicest dials I have ever seen.
Any help in identifying more about this watch would be appreciated, such as who is D. Perret, the maker of the case, approximate production year, and especially why the dial is so special like it was a presentation piece. I can attach pictures upon request.
