The watch has a stem-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement has the mark for Stauffer & Co.
The watch measures 49mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The Borgel type semi-hermetic case is 935 silver, so slightly purer than sterling silver. The case is in good condition, just one small indentation to the side and general surface marking to the back.
The acrylic lens is in good condition (some white reflection showing in the photos).
The dial looks good to the naked eye. There are some self coloured scratches if viewed through a jeweller’s loupe. Original pin-set blued steel hands.
The watch comes in a new presentation box.
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All of our watches are checked over before listing and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.
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declaration
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has clarified that the Pocket Watch: Antique Silver Stauffer Pocket Watch (LA538650) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Late Victorian