K. Serkisoff & Co. Constantinople Billodes Ottoman Pocket Watch

K. Serkisoff & Co. Constantinople Billodes Ottoman Pocket Watch – Silver Case

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Discover a piece of horological history with this stunning 19th-century Ottoman market pocket watch. This timepiece features a hand-painted enamel dial with traditional "Eastern Arabic" (Ottoman) numerals and floral accents, signed by the renowned "K. Serkisoff & Co. Constantinople." The movement is a high-quality "Billodes" (the early trade name for Zenith) Swiss-made mechanical movement, key-wound and set. Housed in a solid silver case with intricate floral engraving along the bezel and an unengraved cartouche on the reverse, this watch represents the peak of Swiss craftsmanship tailored for the Turkish elite. Includes the original winding key and chain.

Basic Info

Brand	Billodes
Model	Ottoman Market Hunter/Open-Face Hybrid
Reference number	25738
Movement	Manual Winding
Case material	Silver
Year of production	Circa 1880–1900
Dimensions	Approx. 50mm–54mm

Caliber

Caliber/movement	Billodes Swiss Lever Movement
Power reserve	Approx. 30 Hours
Charge	Key-wound via case back

Case

Case material	silver
Case diameter	Approx. 50mm–54mm
Water resistance	Not water-resistant
Bezel material	lver with foliate engraving
Crystal	Mineral Glass
Dial	White Enamel with hand-painted floral motif
Dial numerals	Ottoman
Quadrant	Sub-seconds at 6 o'clock