Mar 10, 2002 · The word "cuivre" means copper or brass, and indicates that the inner "dust" cover is made of one of these metals, as opposed to the rest of the case which might be silver or …

Sep 15, 2019 · I understand pocket watch cases with the cuvette marked CUIVRE have a cuvette that is copper or brass or some base metal, typically silver or gold plated. I have seen this on …

Apr 15, 2014 · The word 'METAL' engraved on the cuvette (the dustcap, or inner lid) is usually on the inner case to distinguish it as being made from a non-precious metal (in this case probably …

Oct 24, 2016 · Recently, my great-great grandmother's pocket watch has come into my possession. As I know absolutely nothing about watches (as I have stated in my username), I …

Jun 3, 2024 · However, unlike UK hallmarking, the Swiss regulations allowed the inner back, (the 'cuvette'), to be plated base metal when the rest of the case was solid gold; the 'cuivre' stamp …

May 22, 2019 · I have this beautiful Breitling Laederick Locle Swisse Watch. I was hoping for some of your expertise. Do you know when it was made? Do you think it’s gold? I really think …

Feb 26, 2010 · Hello Jan Those 3/4 plate movements are difficult because there's so little to see I can see the word "cuivre" on the cuvette (dust cover) which is French for copper, and tells me …

Jun 14, 2009 · A close examination of the pictures of the case reveals numerous small dents. These dents are common on light weight karat gold cases. The one image shows what I …

Jul 31, 2019 · I purchased this 24-hour, open face pocket watch from out of the country. It was identified by the seller as an XFine 24-hour watch. On the inside of the outer back cover is the …

Jun 24, 2012 · The point here is that the cuvette is obviously NOT gold, and if the rest of the case IS gold then I expect the back of the cuvette to be stamped either "cuivre" or "metal" to make …