Description

A Rare Antique Swiss Pocket Watch by TELL – Centre Seconds Chronograph – Key Wound – Extra Large & Heavy – c.1910s

Discover the precision and grandeur of early 20th-century Swiss watchmaking with this exceptional antique pocket watch from TELL. Featuring a rare centre seconds chronograph layout and Roman numeral dial, this timepiece is both technically remarkable and visually commanding.

Crafted in Switzerland circa 1910s, the watch showcases a registered TRADE MARK TELL engraving on the inner case, emphasizing its authenticity. The heavy solid case and oversized diameter (approx. 5.5 cm) make it a striking example of early chronograph design — likely intended for doctors, observers, or professional timekeepers.

🔹 Brand: TELL
🔹 Country of Origin: Swiss Made
🔹 Mechanism: Key-wound (double hole: winding + time setting)
🔹 Dial: Enamel dial with Roman numerals and central seconds hand
🔹 Style: Centre Seconds Chronograph
🔹 Case: Mixed metal (nickel silver front + brass back), engraved crest
🔹 Diameter: Approx. 5.5 cm
🔹 Weight: Heavy and substantial
🔹 Condition: Vintage – in working mechanical condition
🔹 Extras: Ships in a decorative display box (shown in photos)

💬 Note: This is an unusually large and heavy pocket watch — a true statement piece for collectors or vintage display. Every detail is a testament to precision and elegance.

🎁 Perfect for collectors, vintage watch lovers, horology enthusiasts, or as a unique gift with historical charm.