Schwarz Etienne Villeroy gang reserve- unique complication (ultra rare and limited) a real Schwarz-Etienne: a watchmaking legend rises The brand founded in 1902 by Paul Arthur Schwarz and his wife, Olga Etienne, is etched in the collective unconscious of every child from La Chaux-de-Fonds. Its famous ‘SE’ logo has featured on top of a wall in the watchmaking metropolis for so long that the history behind it has almost faded away Key Features: great condition, and serviced. Crystal: Spherical scratch-resistant sapphire crystal Water Resistance: 50 meters Movement: Automatic with double power-reserve and date hand Power Reserve: Barrel 1: Maximum of 25.5 hours Barrel 2: Maximum of 13.3 hours The two barrels work in series, constantly equalizing their force proportionally. Case: Tonneau (barrel-shaped) stainless steel case - look and feels bigger than physical dimensions Complications: Double power reserve indicators (each barrel has its own hand) Pointer date at 12 o’clock Case Back: Transparent, allowing a full view of the decorated movement Crown: Screw-down for enhanced water resistance Individually Numbered: Each movement is uniquely serialized this one is dated 1996- Enquinous registered history and any extract can be received from store - original document from Bucherer Additional Variants: Also available as a hand-wound chronograph Automatic version available with COSC-certified chronometer movement Valuation & Collectibility: Schwarz Etienne watches, especially from the Villeroy line, are rare in the pre-owned market. Price retail when it was new: 7200CHF - on such a great condition and the butcherer card it is a valued product Key Identifications Brand: Schwarz Etienne Model Line: Villeroy gangreserve Case Material: Stainless steel (marked "Acier") Movement: Automatic (visible through the exhibition case back, decorated with Geneva stripes) Engravings: "FABRICATION SUISSE" (Swiss Made) "ETANCHE 30 METRES" (Water-resistant to 30 meters) "VILLEROY" (Model name) About the Schwarz Etienne Villeroy The Villeroy collection from Schwarz Etienne was a distinctive line featuring tonneau (barrel-shaped) cases, elegant dials with complications, and finely decorated automatic movements. Movement Information Schwarz Etienne is known for its in-house movements, but in some models, they have used modified movements from Swiss manufacturers like ETA or Peseux. Your movement has Geneva striping decoration, a hallmark of Swiss finishing. strap is new 19 mm wide, 21cm long - and buckle are included, general steel Full service history or recent maintenance increases desirability. - this model is serviced and accurate Schwarz Etienne watches are more niche but respected among collectors. wooden good quality box, card and carefully packaging - tracked shipping from Eu. #mostwanted2025lux