18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1920
This open-face pocket watch features an 18K yellow gold case measuring approximately 43 mm across, with a total gross weight recorded at approximately 32.80 dwt.
The source reports a manual-wind movement and dates the watch to circa 1920. According to catalog description stamps, the inner case is inscribed '13455 Vacheron Grand Geneva Detached Level Ten Holes and Three Levers Jewell'd.' The yellow metal dial exhibits ornate engraved floral decoration across the upper central area, dot hour indices, and a subsidiary dial located above 6 o'clock.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face pocket watch
- Year
- Circa 1920
- Case Size
- Approx. 43 mm
- Gross Weight
- Approx. 32.80 dwt.
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Movement Type
- Manual wind
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Inner Case Stamp
- 13455 Vacheron Grand Geneva Detached Level Ten Holes and Three Levers Jewell'd.
- Maker / attribution
- Vacheron Grand Geneva
Design
- Visible features
- • Gold-toned dial featuring an engraved floral and scrollwork motif in the upper section. • Subsidiary dial located at the 6 o'clock position with a central hand and winding aperture. • Engraved decoration on the case bezel, pendant, and bow ring. • Visible central hands consisting of a dark Breguet-style hand and a slender long hand.
- Dial Configuration
- The gold-toned dial features an engraved floral and scrollwork motif in the upper section. The display includes dot hour indices and a subsidiary dial located at the 6 o'clock position, which contains a central hand and a winding aperture. The dial features visible central hands, described as a dark Breguet-style hand and a slender, long hand.
- Movement and Condition Notes
- The watch is powered by a manual-wind movement, though the movement is not pictured in the provided source. The item is dated to circa 1920. Condition reports note light scratches to the crystal and throughout the metal. The watch has not been timed for accuracy and service is recommended.
- Object Identification and Case Construction
- This open-face pocket watch is presented in an 18K yellow gold case measuring approximately 43 mm in diameter. The gross weight of the piece is recorded at approximately 32.80 dwt. Decorative engraving is present on the case bezel, pendant, and bow ring. Internal markings identify the piece as '13455 Vacheron Grand Geneva Detached Level Ten Holes and Three Levers Jewell'd.' The case back is noted as being slightly deformed and is described as difficult to keep closed.
Identification
- Serial number
- 13455
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement and inner case cuvette are not pictured in the provided view.
- Research required: Source reports light scratches to crystal and metal, and notes the case back is slightly deformed and difficult to keep closed.