Bidspirit auction | Paul Portinoux Electric Electro-Mechanical 14

Paul Portinoux Electric Electro-Mechanical 14 Jewel Men's Wristwatch - A mid-century Paul Portinoux men's wristwatch featuring an early electro-mechanical movement. The off-white dial displays a stylized double P logo below the 12 o'clock position and is marked Electric with a lightning bolt arrow symbol above the 6 o'clock position. The dial is set with applied gold-tone hour markers, including triple batons at 3 and 9 and a stylized numeral 6. The timepiece is fitted with gold-tone Dauphine hour and minute hands containing aged luminous inserts, complemented by a sweep second hand with a red arrow tip. The movement is visible through a clear acrylic display case back and is engraved Paul Portinoux Watch Co. Germany and Unadjusted 14 Jewels. The internal mechanism features a visible copper drive coil typical of transitional electric watch technology. The case is constructed from gold-toned metal, likely gold-plated or gold-filled base metal. Case diameter: 35mm (excluding crown). The watch shows heavy signs of wear consistent with age. The acrylic crystal and display case back are severely scratched and scuffed throughout. The case exhibits significant plating loss on the lugs and edges, with the base metal visible. There is evidence of pitting and oxidation on the case surfaces. The dial shows a heavy patina with widespread spotting and discoloration. The luminous material on the hands and hour markers has darkened significantly. The watch is currently non-functional and requires a battery; the internal working condition is untested.