Summary
Gents wrist watch, stainless steel case, Caussignac & Jeanneret, 'Nerix', Switzerland, 1950s.
A cheap type of watch, popular in the 1950s.
Physical Description
Dial has gilt arabic numerals and has an outer scale of 1000 to 60 and another scale of 5 to 60. Has an inner scale (red) marked 'Telemetre' 1 km to 19. Has two separate dials at 3 and 9 marked '10, 20 30' and '20, 40, 60' respectively. Stem and button wound; lever escapement. Also a stop watch.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from L. Smith, Jun 1964
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Manufacturer
Caussignac & Jeanneret SA, Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland, 1950s
Caussignac & Jeanneret used the Neriz trade name from 1949 to at least 1966. -
Inscriptions
Back is marked 'Fond Acier Inoxydable'. Dial is marked 'Nerix', '17 Rubis' and 'Swiss Made'.
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
1.2 cm (Width), 3.4 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Exhibition Collection Management
45 mm (Length), 35 mm (Width), 10 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
40 mm (Length), 34 mm (Width), 13 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Maximum dimensions
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Keywords
Gents Watches, Stem & Button Watches, Stop Watches, Wrist Watches, Horology