Description Key Features MATERIALS: Silver DIMENSIONS: Approx 45mm diameter. ERA/HALLMARK: Circa 1920s. Stamped 800 sil CONDITION: Very good condition for its age. The silver case is clean and shows light, age-appropriate wear, and the guillaché pattern still looks crisp around the monogram. The dial is intact with minimal hairlines and good enamel gloss. It is in working order, although, as with most antique mechanical watches, it is not a digital-precision timepiece and may gain or lose time in normal use. The chain is sold separately. Top winding mechanism. This early 20th-century Alpina silver pocket watch offers classic Swiss style and dependable mechanical charm. It suits everyday wear or collection display, and it features a clean white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, blued hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial. The case is solid 800 silver, stamped inside the cover, and the watch carries the Alpina name on both dial and inner case. Design & craftsmanship Alpina produced this style of pocket watch in the 1910s–1920s, during a period when the brand focused on precision timekeeping for professionals. The engine-turned case creates a fine guillaché texture, and the central monogram cartouche adds a refined period detail. Inside, the watch houses a traditional mechanical movement typical of Alpina’s early output, designed for reliability and ease of servicing. The clear enamel dial brings excellent legibility and a balanced layout, while the subsidiary seconds dial reflects classic Swiss design principles. Why we love this pocket watch We love this antique watch because Alpina’s early work combined quality with understatement. The crisp guillaché pattern, the clean enamel dial, and the charming early numerals create a timeless look. It also feels pleasingly weighty in the hand, which adds to its vintage appeal. Styling ideas You can wear this Alpina silver pocket watch with a waistcoat for a traditional look, perfect for wedding attire. or you can style it with modern tailoring if you prefer a subtle nod to history. It also displays beautifully in a collection, especially alongside other early Swiss timepieces.
