Bidspirit auction | Citizen Alarm Gold-Tone 17 Jewels
Citizen Alarm Gold-Tone 17 Jewels Parashock Pocket Watch with Chain - This mid-20th-century Citizen Alarm pocket watch is constructed with a gold-tone metal case and an associated curb-link chain. The silvered dial is signed Citizen Alarm and features applied gold-tone baton hour markers, a central alarm-setting track, and the inscriptions Four Hands and 17 Jewels Parashock. The display utilizes four hands, including an arrow-tipped alarm indicator. The timepiece is equipped with two crowns; one is integrated into the pendant for time-setting and winding, while a second crown is positioned on the side of the case to operate the alarm mechanism. The reverse of the case features six circular sound holes. Case diameter: approximately 45.2 mm.