Cyma is a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1862 by the brothers Joseph and Theodore Schwob. The company was originally based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, and specialized in the production of pocket watches. In 1892, Cyma partnered with Frédéric Henri Sandoz, and the company began to produce wristwatches.

Cyma became one of the leading watchmakers in Switzerland, and its watches were known for their high quality and craftsmanship. The company won numerous awards for its watches, including the Grand Prix at the Paris Exposition of 1900.

In the early 20th century, Cyma began to produce a variety of innovative more...

Pocket watches were the primary timekeeping device for centuries, with origins dating back to the 16th century. In the early days, pocket watches were large and cumbersome, and only the wealthy elite could afford them. However, over time, advances in technology made them smaller and more accessible to the masses.

The earliest pocket watches were made with a simple mechanism consisting of a mainspring, an escapement, and a balance wheel. The mainspring provided power to the watch, while the escapement regulated the movement of the watch hands, and the balance wheel ensured accuracy. These watches were usually worn around the more...

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Antique 14ct yellow gold Cyma watch mechanical wind movement…

14ct Yellow Gold Cyma Watch with Mechanical Wind Movement

Antique 14ct yellow gold Cyma watch mechanical wind movement working when tested, marked 585 14k. Approx case width 26 mm, estimated gold weight 1.2 grams, crack to the dial

Original boxed Cyma 9ct open face lever wind pocket watch…

Cyma 9ct Open Face Pocket Watch, Swiss Made

Original boxed Cyma 9ct open face lever wind pocket watch silvered satin finish dial with Arabic numerals 15 jewel Swiss mechanism

Mid-century 9ct rose gold Cyma watch . Navy star with a…

Vintage 9ct Rose Gold Cyma Watch with Tavannes Movement

Mid-century 9ct rose gold Cyma watch . Navy star with a Tavannes caliber R.459 17 jewel manual wind movement does run, there is no crown. Marked to the case only 9ct, weight 4.8 grams. Circa 1950s

9ct rose gold full hunter pocket watch white dial, with Arabic…

Rose Gold Pocket Watch with White Dial and Arabic Numerals

9ct rose gold full hunter pocket watch white dial, with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial. Marked CYMA to dial. Stem wind. Stamped 375 & Hallmarks for Birmingham 1929. Glass loose. crack in case. 48 mm wide. Total weight 70gms.

A Cyma open faced pocket watch, yellow gold plated, circa…

1920's Cyma Pocket Watch with Yellow Gold Plating

A Cyma open faced pocket watch, yellow gold plated, circa 1920's, detailed by striped case, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, case marked rolled gold SFC 676756/458 Swiss Cyma movement 15 jewels 285378,

A Cyma 14ct gold open face pocket watch, white enamel dial,…

Cyma 14ct Gold Chronometre Pocket Watch, Guilloche Cover

A Cyma 14ct gold open face pocket watch, white enamel dial, signed Chronometre, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, stem wind and set 15 jewel movement with 3 adjustments, guilloche cover with vacant cartouche. Size 42 mm. Wt. 46.1g.

1930's Cyma shops display watch, restored 2006

Restored 1930's Cyma Shop Display Watch

1930's Cyma shops display watch, restored 2006

Art Deco era Cyma rolled gold half hunter watch, with 15 jewels…

Cyma Art Deco Half Hunter Watch, 15 Jewels

Art Deco era Cyma rolled gold half hunter watch, with 15 jewels swiss movement, working when tested, 5.6 cm high

A Cyma rolled gold open face pocket watch, matte dial with…

Cyma Rolled Gold Pocket Watch, 17 Jewels, 44.3mm Size

A Cyma rolled gold open face pocket watch, matte dial with applied baton markers subsidiary seconds on a 17 jewel stem wind and set movement. Size 44.3 mm