Aero Watch Venus & Cupid pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1960
This keyless dress watch was manufactured by Aero Watch S.A. of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, circa 1960, and retailed by Jacques, Horloger. The timepiece features an 18K yellow gold, two-body bassine-style case measuring 49 mm in diameter, with a curved band.
The case back is decorated with an enamel painting depicting Venus and Cupid after Rembrandt, which is described in the auction notes as being indistinctly signed. The white enamel dial displays radial Roman numerals, an outer minute track, red 24-hour numerals, and a subsidiary seconds dial. It is fitted with blued steel spade hands. Internally, the watch houses a 36 mm gilt movement finished with oeil-de-perdrix decoration, comprising 17 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, a self-compensating flat balance spring, an incabloc shock absorber, and a micrometer regulator.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Keyless dress watch
- Maker
- Aero Watch S.A.
- Retailer
- Jacques, Horloger
- Escapement
- Straight line lever
- Case Number
- 113
- Jewel Count
- 17 jewels
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Finish
- Gilt with oeil-de-perdrix
- Shock protection
- Incabloc
- Maker / attribution
- Aero Watch S.A.
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is composed of white enamel and serves as the mounting for the timekeeping indications. It features radial Roman numerals for the primary hours and an outer track for minute divisions. Additionally, the dial incorporates red-colored 24-hour numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial. The time is indicated by blued steel hands designed in a spade shape. The dial bears the signature of the retailer, Jacques, Horloger.
- Case and Enamel
- The timepiece is housed in an 18K yellow gold case of two-body construction. It is designed in the bassine style, characterized by a polished finish and a curved band. The total diameter of the watch is stated as 49 mm in the auction documentation. The reverse of the case features a miniature painting executed on enamel. This decorative work depicts the subjects Venus and Cupid, identified as being inspired by a composition by Rembrandt. According to the auction description, the signature applied to the enamel work is indistinct.
- Visible features
- • Enamel painting on case back depicting figures • Dial features both Roman and red 24-hour numerals • Gilt movement finish with oeil-de-perdrix pattern • Case is of two-body bassine construction
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The watch is powered by a 36 mm gilt movement. This mechanism is decorated with oeil-de-perdrix and utilizes a 17-jewel configuration. It features a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic balance paired with a self-compensating flat balance spring. Technical adjustments include the inclusion of an incabloc shock absorber for protection and a micrometer regulator for timing calibration.
Identification
- Serial number
- 113
- 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: The enamel signature is reported as indistinct
- Research required: The movement is noted as requiring an overhaul
- Research required: Actual diameter measurement varies between 36mm and 49mm in source text