Antique Namdor Swiss Made Bubble Crystal Pendant Watch Brooch Double Crystal Exhibition Watch Running 7 Jewel Early 1900s Lapel Watch
A beautifully preserved antique Namdor Swiss-made pendant watch brooch featuring a distinctive double bubble crystal exhibition case that allows the movement to be viewed from both front and back. This early 20th-century watch is signed NAMDOR on both the dial and movement and is marked Seven Jewels, confirming its original branded construction rather than a generic private-label assembly.
The watch is currently running well, and its unusual crystal-front and crystal-back construction gives it exceptional visual presence as wearable antique watch jewelry. Pieces with visible movements on both sides are especially desirable among collectors of early pendant and lapel watches.
The case has a classic silver-tone finish consistent with nickel silver (German silver), a durable and period-correct material widely used in Swiss exhibition pendant watch cases of this era. The watch retains its decorative bow-style brooch mount, allowing it to be worn as a pendant watch or lapel watch.
The dial is signed NAMDOR, and the movement is marked NAMDOR WATCH CO. – UNADJUSTED SEVEN JEWELS, with SWISS MADE confirmed beneath the bezel.
A distinctive and wearable example of early 1900s watch jewelry with excellent display appeal.
Details
• Maker: Namdor Watch Co.
• Origin: Swiss Made (marked beneath bezel)
• Movement: Mechanical hand-wind
• Jewels: Seven
• Case: Nickel silver (unmarked)
• Crystals: Domed bubble crystal front and exhibition crystal back
• Configuration: Pendant watch with brooch mount
• Era: Early 20th century (approx. 1915–1930)
• Condition: Running well at time of observation; not recently serviced
Condition
Very good antique condition with light age-appropriate wear. The crystals are clear and the case retains an even silver-tone finish. Minor small dents consistent with age are present but unobtrusive. The crown shows expected wear typical for a watch of this period. Movement visible through both crystals.
As with all antique mechanical watches, accuracy and long-term timekeeping are not guaranteed without servicing, currently it is
Running well and appears to keep time during observation period;
A charming and unusual antique watch that beautifully bridges jewelry and horology, especially appealing for collectors of early Swiss pendant watches and visible-movement exhibition pieces.
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