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Hi,
This is the inside back of a watch. The half moon and crown seem to indicate that it's German, but can't make out the two animal marks (seem to be lions..?) so as to get a more precise idea of date. It's an art deco watch, so 1910's or 1920's ? Checked out the German marks page, but didn't find a match.


Any help appreciated.
Thanks

Hello. The bear mark looks like a Swiss mark used between 1882 and 1934.
Indicates a fineness of .875 or above.
http://www.925-1000.com/foreign_marks.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Not sure what the crown/moon mark means.

Pat.

Hi Pat-
Okay, now I'm confused (easily done) I see what you are saying about the bear mark being Swiss. But dosen't the moon/crown mean German?

Hello Byran.
You're correct in saying the crescent moon/crown mark usually indicates Germany.
Not sure what it means here. Maybe a company trademark?

In my first post I just wanted to let DeanC know about the swiss marks.


Pat.

Hi, its typical to have both german and swiss hallmarks on watches of this time, early twentieth century, watches being built in switzerland and exported to germany.
regards wolfgang

Hello, my experience, too. As Germany never used import marks, a German seller simply stamped halfmoon and crown beside the fineness. Strictly, the "0,835" wasn't legal, but nobody cared. Best wishes, Bahner

Thank you Wolfgang and Bahner, this is great to know.

Byron

Hi everyone,
Thanks so much for your information.
Cheers!