An 18k Gold Keyless Wind Open Face Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1908
This is an 18k gold keyless wind open face pocket watch measuring 48 mm in diameter, documented with a Chester hallmark for 1908. It features a polished round case housing a white dial with black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer minute track, blued steel spade hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position.
The auction catalog reports that the cuvette bears a presentation engraving dated October 24, 1908, reading 'Presented by residents of Woburn Sands & district to G.H Smith for bravery in rescuing life'. The movement is described as a gilt 3/4 plate Swiss lever movement numbered 60841.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Keyless wind open face pocket watch
- Case Size
- 48mm
- Accompaniments
- Fitted case
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Date / Hallmark
- Chester Hallmark for 1908
- Cuvette Engraving
- Presented by residents of Woburn Sands & district to G.H Smith for bravery in rescuing life OCT 24th 1908
- Movement Description
- Gilt 3/4 plate Swiss lever, cut & compensated bi-metallic balance, No.60841
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The white dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The watch uses blued steel spade hands. Condition reporting identifies surface debris and hairline cracks at the 10 o'clock position on the dial. The hands are noted as tarnished.
- Visible features
- • White dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock • Blued steel spade hands and outer minute track • Polished circular gold bezel framing the crystal • Fluted gold winding crown and round bow at the 12 o'clock position with stamped markings on the pendant neck
- Case and External Features
- The watch is an 18k gold open face pocket watch with a polished round case measuring 48mm. It bears a Chester hallmark dated to 1908. The cuvette features a presentation engraving: 'Presented by residents of Woburn Sands & district to G.H Smith for bravery in rescuing life OCT 24th 1908'. The exterior exhibits surface scratches and areas of discoloration.
- Movement and Technical Status
- The timepiece contains a gilt 3/4 plate Swiss lever movement with a cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, identified by the number 60841. The movement is not currently running and the mechanism cannot be wound. The glass covering the dial shows prominent surface scratches and small nicks throughout.
Identification
- Serial number
- 60841
- 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 cuvette inscription are not visible in the provided front photograph.
- Research required: Source notes the movement is not currently running and cannot be wound, with hairline cracks at 10 on the dial.