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Tool · Potence watchmaker's press tool

La Favorite watchmaker's potence tool

Partially verified

This listing documents a vintage watchmaker's press tool identified by the source as a potence by 'La Favorite' dating from the 1960s. The photographed object comprises the upper section of a cast metal frame finished in black enamel with significant surface loss. A horizontal hand lever connects to a spring-loaded vertical spindle equipped with knurled adjustment rings and a thumbscrew for locking. According to the seller, the vintage tool is rare and remains in working condition.

Upper portion of the La Favorite potence showing the lever arm, spring-loaded spindle, and cast frame
Upper portion of the La Favorite potence showing the lever arm, spring-loaded spindle, and cast frame — Chrono-Shop. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
chrono-shop.net
Category
Tool · Potence watchmaker's press tool
Maker / attribution
La Favorite
Reference
POTENCE LA FAVORITE
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1960s
Country
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Object Identity and Commercial Context

The item is catalogued by the seller under the reference "POTENCE LA FAVORITE" and titled "POTENCE VINTAGE WATCHES \"LA FAVORITE\" 60's". The source describes it as a "WATCHMAKERS ' TOOL FROM 60'S."

The seller describes the object as functional and collectible, stating that it will "WORK PERFECTLY AND READY TO MATCH ON YOUR VINTAGE WORLD ! IT'S A COLLECTOR ITEM AND RARE TO FIND." These statements represent seller promotional claims rather than verified workshop testing.

Evidence for this section
  • “Reference POTENCE LA FAVORITE”
  • “POTENCE VINTAGE WATCHES "LA FAVORITE" 60's”
  • “WATCHMAKERS ' TOOL FROM 60'S.”
  • “WORK PERFECTLY AND READY TO MATCH ON YOUR VINTAGE WORLD ! IT'S A COLLECTOR ITEM AND RARE TO FIND.”

Physical Characteristics and Visible Components

Photographic observation shows the upper section of a cast frame with substantial flaking and loss of the black coating, revealing underlying metal.

A horizontal lever bar mounted at the top pivot with a cylindrical handle sleeve is positioned above a vertical spring-loaded central spindle fitted with knurled adjustment rings and side locking screw.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cast frame with substantial flaking and loss of the black coating, revealing underlying metal.”
  • “Horizontal lever bar mounted at the top pivot with a cylindrical handle sleeve.”
  • “Vertical spring-loaded central spindle fitted with knurled adjustment rings and side locking screw.”

Documentation and Completeness Limitations

The provided visual documentation depicts only the upper portion of the tool assembly. Components such as a base casting, anvil, or interchangeable dies are not recorded in the available listing image.

Additionally, the source text identifies the tool as "LA FAVORITE" from the 1960s, but does not record maker hallmarks, model serial numbers, patent stamps, or a country of manufacture.

Evidence for this section
  • “POTENCE VINTAGE WATCHES "LA FAVORITE" 60's”
  • “WATCHMAKERS ' TOOL FROM 60'S.”

Open research questions

  • Does the tool include a lower mounting base or die plate that was not captured in the listing photo?
  • Are there manufacturer markings or patent stamps on the cast body or spindle that are not recorded in this source?
  • Can the 1960s attribution and 'La Favorite' branding be confirmed through period horological supply catalogues?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for La Favorite watchmaker's potence tool
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Item namePOTENCE VINTAGE WATCHES "LA FAVORITE" 60's“POTENCE VINTAGE WATCHES "LA FAVORITE" 60's”
ReferencePOTENCE LA FAVORITE“Reference POTENCE LA FAVORITE”
Era1960s“WATCHMAKERS ' TOOL FROM 60'S.”
Listing price€325.00“€325.00 Tax included”
Seller operational claimWork perfectly“WORK PERFECTLY AND READY TO MATCH ON YOUR VINTAGE WORLD !”

Visible details

  • Cast frame with substantial flaking and loss of the black coating, revealing underlying metal.
  • Horizontal lever bar mounted at the top pivot with a cylindrical handle sleeve.
  • Vertical spring-loaded central spindle fitted with knurled adjustment rings and side locking screw.

Research qualifications

  • Only the upper portion of the tool is depicted; base, lower anvils, and dies are not shown.
  • Country of manufacture is not stated in the source text.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

POTENCE VINTAGE WATCHES "LA FAVORITE" 60's

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record df5aa2a287

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