Vintage Watches

Hebdomas Eight Day Watch

Hebdomas was one of the producers of eight-day pocket-watches on the late 19th century along with Cortébert, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, and Arogno. Its name "Hebdomas" seams reflects the nature of the watch; Hebdomas means week in Latin. Most Hebdomas eight day pocket watches have the  distinctive exposed balance. The movements of the Hebdomas eight day pocket-watches were of good quality and they are very much look after by collectors.

Although the name 'Hebdomas' was given by the original manufacturer in La Chaux de Fonds in the late 1800's but ever since the name has become pretty much a common term for any pocket or wristwatch that has a visible escapement next to the dial and yes looks all old and Arabian.
Hebdomas started its production during the last decade of the 19th century, observing the practical need that would one day they would make their wrist watches one of the most important and crucial element of the entire watch industry. In those days obtaining a long running capability to make watches was the goal of several watch-makers.

The artistic capability and exceptional skills of the Swiss watch-makers in La Chaux-de-Fonds is worldwide famous, and this small village situated near to the French border, is also the birth-place of many famous Swiss brands and watch makers. These movements were copied by many makers, but only the genuine article will have the specific 'Hebdomas Patent' on the unique dial and it's huge mainspring barrel.

The Hebdomas is a very interesting and elegant pocket watch. The main feature that is most appreciated and admired it’s being able to observe and maintain the balance wheel in operation at the bottom of the dial. Although the watches at first glance look pretty much the same, each has unique features and characteristics.

Find a widest range of Hebdomas pocket watches at low prices.

Below are of the famous of Hebdomas movements ever produced and are still available in the market: Hebdomas Pocket Watch 8 Days, Hebdomas Enamel Dial 8 Day Pocket Watch, Antique Hebdomas Silver Pocket Watch 8 Days, Hebdomas Antique 8 Days Mens Pocket Watch, Hebdomas 17 Pocket Watch Stem, Hebdomas 15 Pocket Watch Stems.
A Hebdomas pocket watch 8 day Arnex time 15 jewels may be valued $750-$900 but however this is a rough estimate. Condition and technical rarities on the movement influence and affect the price dramatically. It would be wise to have it check by a reputable watchmaker for an accurate appraisal.