Bidspirit auction | Arnex Vintage Swiss 17 Jewel

Arnex Vintage Swiss 17 Jewel Pocket Watch with Chain - This Arnex vintage hunter-case pocket watch features an ornate gold-plated case with intricate scrolled and rayed engraving on both the front and back covers. The decorative white dial is designed with a pink center and gold-tone filigree accents, featuring black Arabic numeral hour markers, ornate gold-tone hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial. The dial is marked ARNEX, 17 JEWELS, INCABLOC, and SWISS MADE. The internal 17-jewel manual wind movement is visible and marked ARNEX TIME Co INC and SWISS UNADJUSTED. The interior case back is stamped ARNEX TIME CO / SWISS / BASE METAL / 10 MC, and a secondary inner dust cover is engraved with ANCRE DE PRECISION / 17 RUBIS alongside several depicted award medallions. The watch includes a matching gold filled chain. Diameter: Approximately 2 inches Chain Length: 13 inches The item appears to be in good vintage condition with minor surface wear and light tarnishing to the gold plating consistent with age. The movement has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy.