Sandoz had been operating out of Le Locle, but moved to the village of Tavannes-home to the Schwob brothers-in 1891 and. Bought for 85, we are now moving to a new house so surplus to requirements. it has a hallmarked silver case together with engine turned decoration and sprung mechanism. Watch movement parts storage/display box. A huge fire destroyed several buildings of the factory as well as most of the archives, setting the company back. Tavannes Watch Company is a result of the marriage between two companies: Cyma, founded by the Schwob brothers, and Tavannes Watch Company, a smaller entity bearing the same name founded by the entrepreneur Henri Sandoz. Used, TAVANNES WATCH COMPANY / CYMA TRENCH WATCH M. At that time they employed over 2,000 skilled watchmakers and produced over 4,000 watches a day. In half a century, Tavannes built five factories in Switzerland, and became the fourth largest watch manufacturer in the world. This identifies the watch as being made by the American Waltham Watch Co.
Tavannes watch company serial#
The only number I can find on the movement is on an engraved shield emblem and is 12017 - I assume its a serial number. During WWI, the Tavannes Watch Co was approached by two British submarine commanders to consider the construction of a watch suitable for work on submarine decks awash in water - This watch was supposed to be water-tight, non-magnetic, and the balance wheel had to be of a material which shows a minimum of expansion and contraction with variations in temperature - The face had to be legible at all times - In 1917 was born the first waterproof wrist watch made by the Tavannes Watch Company. Discussion in American Pocket Watches started by mainer, Jun 3.
The company’s 20th-century product range naturally included wristwatches of the most diverse character for example the shock-proof models with a protective cover over the fragile crystal glasses that were issued to soldiers in 1915. Founded in 1891 by Henri Frederic Sandoz, the Tavannes Watch Company was the fourth largest watch manufacturer in the world. 99 Results Brand: Tavannes - Remove Filter Pocket Watch Size Number of Jewels Case Material Country/Region of Manufacture Condition Price Buying Format.