Looking for details on my great grandfathers pocket watch.

[Ryan]

I first saw this about 10 years ago on my fathers (formally my grandfathers) roll desk. Dad said it belonged to his grandfather, but didn't really know much about it. Well he's traveling the nation and stopped by to give it to me for Christmas. I'm in love with it! Friends of my grandfather build the stand for it which I thought was cool. So I said LET'S OPEN IT UP. I was really surprised to see a Rolex movement inside (because I know nothing about them)

So anyway, any of you OGs have some info on this guy?

[Steve O.]

Bucherer is a large watch and jewelry retailer based in Switzerland. They've sold private label watches under the Bucherer name for many years, and continue to do so today under the Carl Bucherer name. Movements by various manufacturers were used, including Rolex. I believe that they are currently the largest Rolex retailer.

I'm no expert, but I would guess by the case style that your watch dates from the 1930's or maybe a little earlier. One thing of note, and again I'm no expert, is that it appears that the dial has been refinished. The C. Bucherer's logo looks like it may not be original, as I don't believe that an apostrophe "S" was ever used.

In any case, it's a nice watch with an exceptional, nicely decorated adjusted movement, and solid gold case.

[Ryan]

Thanks Steve, it looks like it was serviced in 1947 (some markings inside the case back

[hoppes-no9]

I know nothing about vintage pocket watches.

But I do know that this is the coolest way to display one that I've ever seen!!!

The fact that it's been in your family for 3 generations makes it even better.

[Ryan]

Never found out much more but I do keep it on our mantel now. Maybe one day I’ll rehab the movement and put it in PAM style case

[caesarmascetti]

Never found out much more but I do keep it on our mantel now. Maybe one day I’ll rehab the movement and put it in PAM style case

Ryan let me know if you chose to to this. I had one made from a Hamilton 917 and love it.