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Wristwatch · La Chaux-de-Fonds

“Marquise” wristwatch

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The case extends into a rigid bracelet, secured by a safety chain. Protruding attachments on both sides of the dial are set with “Burma” brilliants. The square dial is protected by a domed glass.

Technical facts

Inventory number
MIH I-1407
Object type
Wristwatch
Place of production
La Chaux-de-Fonds
Dating
1949
Materials and techniques (catalogue wording)
or plaqué, faux brillants, laiton
Dimensions (catalogue)
dimensions min/max: 16 x 20 mm
Inscriptions (catalogue)
I.D. Watch Case (Boîtier); Marvin Swiss (Cadran); Swiss Made 17 jewels 3 Adjs. Marvin 160 (Mouvement)

Historical significance

  • The case extends into a rigid bracelet, secured by a safety chain. Protruding attachments on both sides of the dial are set with “Burma” brilliants. The square dial is protected by a domed glass.
  • The rectangular movement has a balance with screws and an elinvar balance spring.
  • This kind of watch, with its square or rectangular dial, domed glass and rigid bracelet often set with brilliants, was very popular with women during the 1940’s.

Photographs

“Marquise” wristwatch (MIH I-1407)
“Marquise” wristwatch (MIH I-1407) — Musée international d'horlogerie, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Museum collection photograph, rights review pending. MIH collection record
“Marquise” wristwatch (MIH I-1407)
“Marquise” wristwatch (MIH I-1407) — Musée international d'horlogerie, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Museum collection photograph, rights review pending. MIH collection record

Photographs are illustrative examples of the type, not necessarily the exact object described. Verify details against the source file page.

Sources & references

  1. Musée international d'horlogerie, online collection record, inv. I-1407: https://collection.mih.ch/fr/collection/item/36644/

Where sources disagree, the disagreement is stated rather than resolved silently.