Carriage clock (2) - L'Epe - Brass - 1970-1980
Coach watches are also known as “Officer watches” in France and the name is based on a historical anecdote.
Napoleon, who nearly lost a major battle due to one of his officers being late, is said to have ordered his commanders to carry a carriage watch with them at all times. Orders given to master watchmakers always included the phrase “watch for civil servants”, which caused the name to become popular among the public.
(Brass movement and machine gold-plated enamel dial traditional hour and minute hands black)
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Coach watches are also known as “Officer watches” in France and the name is based on a historical anecdote.
Napoleon, who nearly lost a major battle due to one of his officers being late, is said to have ordered his commanders to carry a carriage watch with them at all times. Orders given to master watchmakers always included the phrase “watch for civil servants”, which caused the name to become popular among the public.
(Brass movement and machine gold-plated enamel dial traditional hour and minute hands black)
Safe packaging, fast transportation, delivery will be made via tnt fedex express shipping.
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