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ESKA. A RARE 18K PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH CENTER SECONDS AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL

ESKA. A RARE 18K PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH CENTER SECONDS AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL Signed Eska Watch Co., Case No. 124611, circa 1950 With nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance, the polychrome cloisonné enamel dial depicting a frigate in full sail on crested waves, applied Roman and disc numerals, circular case with wide stepped bezel and down-turned lugs, case, dial and movement signed , with 18k pink gold buckle 35mm diam.Eska Watch Co. was founded in 1918 in Grenchen, Switzerland by S. & E. Kocher. During the 1950's, the use of cloisonné dials on wristwatches became quite popular. With the improvement of manufacturing techniques, various watch companies produced wristwatches with bright and colorful dials. These featured such themes as tropical landscapes, maps and seascapes, as seen on the present example.