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You are the ANTIQUE IWC CALIBER (CALIBRE) 53 SILVER HALF HUNTING CASE POCKET WATCH MADE FOR THE BRITISH MARKET pictured below.
I believe this to be an early IWC (International Watch Co) caliber 53 watch going by the layout (design) though the movement is not marked. I have seen other movements that look exactly like this described as IWC. I believe made between 1892-1893.
This all original watch is running and keeping time. It winds and sets fine. The setting is by lever. The case is in very good condition. There are some scratches and scuffs and one ding to front cover but no other damage. The dial is without damage. The movement looks quite clean and free of corrosion or dirt. The bow is still stiff.
The case has Swiss hallmarks for Sterling Silver as it should (being made by IWC). The hinges are good. The covers stay shut when closed. They do not open past 90 degrees. The front cover does not spring open quite as it should though the lift spring is there. The inside of the rear cover has glue and paper residue which can likely be cleaned off. The watch weighs 112.9 grams. The diameter of the case is about 50.5mm. This is a nice watch and well made!
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BELOW YOU SEE GLUE AND PAPER RESIDUE FROM A PHOTO? OR OTHER STICKER THAT WAS STUCK TO
THE UNDERSIDE OF THE REAR COVER. IT SHOULD CLEAN UP WITH GOO GONE OR SIMILAR.
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