If you scroll down to the bottom of that page, watch out for Roland's little dog at the bottom left. The watch Roland shows is a 15-jewel version and in a silver "niello" case, and is somewhat older than your watch. If you do a Google search for Tavannes Pleiades, it will lead you to a Tavannes Pleiades watch posted on Roland Ranffts excellent website. Your Tavannes watch is the distinctive Pleiades calibre, so named because the layout of the jewels in the watch train resembles the bright stars in the constellation Pleiades. Marty didn't leave much to say, for which I'm grateful because I hate typing. I think the hands have an earlier look, but I have no doubt that they are original.Īltogether, a fine watch and a great family heirloom which I hope you will be proud to pass down to future generations. I agree with Kent on the date - 1910 to 1930 (through the Art Deco period) is where those numerals on the dial belong, as do those concentric circles of the seconds dial. It would be great to see a wider shot of the whole movement. The movement at 21 jewels and 5 adjustments would also be top quality, and probably right at the top of Tavannes' range. The engraving and (I assume) enamel fill on the band is super. The case, in case you didn't know, is 18 karat solid gold, and it's an excellent quality case. They must have been a good quality retailer to justify the private label status they had with Tavannes, since almost certainly the name was put on the dial by Tavannes.
Teichert - Soerabaya is the name and location of the retailer of the watch. my guess is that you have other hobbies than horology
My compliments on your excellent photographs.
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