This is a very well preserved Swiss Pierpont 15 jewel, manual wind men's dress wristwatch from the 1960's.
The chrome plated brass case measures 31.1 mm / 1.22" in diameter, excluding crown and lugs, and surrounds a very nice parchment dial complimented by gold hour, minute, and sweep second hands , raised gold numbers, and black outer-chapter, all under a bright clear domed crystal.
The 15 jewel Swiss movement sets and winds as it should, is running strong and keeping very good time.
It has a stainless, snap-down back and matched with a new 18 mm genuine leather, black embossed and stitched strap with gold buckle.
STOCK CODE P-17
HISTORY OF THE PIERPONT WATCH COMPANY:
Pierpont Watch Company was a Swiss watchmaker known for producing high-quality, collectible timepieces, particularly from the mid-1910s to the mid-1960s.
They were manufactured by Sauter Frères & Cie, a Swiss company that ceased operations with the rise of quartz movements. Pierpont watches were imported to the USA, often cased by the Geneva Watch Company.
Key aspects of Pierpont Watch Company:
Swiss Origin: Pierpont was a Swiss watchmaker, specifically associated with Sauter Frères & Cie.
High-Quality Timepieces: They were known for producing watches of excellent quality and are now sought after by collectors. Imported and Cased in the USA:
Pierpont watches were imported to the United States and often cased by the Geneva Watch Company. Collectible:
Due to their quality and historical significance, Pierpont watches are considered collectible items.
Limited Lifespan: The company's production period is generally considered to be from the mid-1910s to the mid-1960s, coinciding with the era of mechanical watches before the widespread adoption of quartz movements.
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