210 - Jan Wanke - École D'Horlogerie de Genève

Jan Wanke - École D'Horlogerie de Genève (*) A fine Swiss pocket watch with a "sector dial"—a graduate's project in an 18-karat gold case, bearing the "Poinçon de Genève" hallmark Movm. No. 1135, Ref. Poinçon de Genève, Cal. 43.20-5.50, Case No. 1135, Dimensions 51 mm, circa 1943, Weight 101 g, Origin: Switzerland Case: 18K gold, smooth, push-back, glazed movement. Dial: Two-tone silvered, applied radial Roman numerals, raised enamel lettering, gold hands. Movement: Bridge movement, lever escapement, large Guillaume gold-screw compensation balance. The École d'horlogerie de Genève (Geneva School of Watchmaking) is the oldest watchmaking school in Switzerland and a world-renowned institution for precision mechanics and watchmaking. Founded in 1824 by the Société des Arts de Genève, it is now part of the Centre de formation professionnelle technique (CFPT) and trains specialists in watchmaking, watch production, and micromechanics. A hallmark of its training is the tradition of the so-called Montre École (school watch), in which students independently design, manufacture, assemble, and regulate a complete watch during their studies. Formerly administered by the city and later by the canton of Geneva, the school was also responsible for awarding the famous Geneva Seal (Poinçon de Genève). The Poinçon de Genève (Geneva Seal or Geneva Hallmark) is a legally protected mark of quality and origin for mechanical watches. It certifies the highest level of craftsmanship, durability, and exclusive production within the canton of Geneva. Case: very good. Dial: very good. Movement: very good, in working order, cleaning recommended.