1917 International Watch Co. (IWC) Schauffhausen Sterling Silver cased pocket watch

Made by International Watch Co. (IWC), Schauffhausen in 1917, this pocket watch has the IWC Lépine Calibre 52 H6 movement.

Imported by Stauffer & Co., (S&Co), stamped with Charles Nicolet's (CN) sponsor's mark, hallmarked sterling silver, assayed in London, and dated 1917.

Condition:

With over 100 years, apart from a couple of small marks, the case lids are tight, the enamel dial is clean and in good condition, the movement is well preserved, and the watch ticks as soon as you start winding. There is no evidence of repairs, and there are no servicing marks.

The IWC Lép 52 movement has the following stamps:

IWC movement number: 663383
IWC patent number: 55231
Stauffer & Co. import marks: Peerless and S&Co

The Sterling Silver case has the following stamps:

IWC case stamp: 718735
London Assay
Sterling 925
Charles Nicolet (CN)
Date stamp: 1917