Anonymous minute repeating hunter cased keyless lever chronograph watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1900
Dating to circa 1900, this oversized hunter cased pocket watch features a 63mm 18K pink gold case recorded under number 217679. The watch is powered by a manual keyless lever movement with 32 jewels, operating both a minute repeating complication and a chronograph.
The white dial displays Roman numerals, decorative openwork hands, an outer calibrated scale, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. The cuvette is documented as signed Maar Beer and inscribed with patent number 217679. According to auction records, the watch was accompanied by a fitted wooden presentation box and 2010 service papers.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Minute repeating hunter cased chronograph pocket watch
- Calibre
- Manual, lever movement, 32 jewels
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Signature
- Cuvette signed Maar Beer and numbered
- Dimensions
- 63mm diameter
- Case Number
- 217679
- Maker / attribution
- Maar Beer
Design
- Visible features
- • Front hunter cover is opened to reveal a white dial with black Roman numerals. • Features decorative openwork hour and minute hands alongside a slim central chronograph hand. • A subsidiary register sits at the 6 o'clock position. • A fluted crown and rounded bow are positioned at the 3 o'clock side relative to the dial.
- Dial and Exterior Observations
- Direct visual inspection of the provided photograph shows the front hunter cover open to reveal a white dial featuring black Roman numerals. The primary time displays utilize decorative openwork hour and minute hands, complemented by a slim central chronograph hand. A subsidiary register is located at the 6 o'clock position. Relative to the dial layout, a fluted winding crown and rounded bow are set at the 3 o'clock side of the case.
- Identity and Case Construction
- The pocket watch is catalogued under lot number 869 as an oversized hunter cased watch measuring 63mm in diameter, dated circa 1900. While the primary specification table registers the material as 18K pink gold under case number 217679, the auction catalogue essay separately refers to it as a heavy oversized yellow gold case. The catalogue essay also notes engraved coats of arms on both the front and back covers. The cuvette is documented in the auction specifications as signed 'Maar Beer' and numbered, specifically citing patent number 217679. Although listed under 'Anonymous' in the sale heading, the essay attributes the watch to maker Maar Beer, stating that little historical information is available regarding the maker.
- Mechanism and Documentation Limitations
- According to the auctioneer's specifications, the timepiece operates via a manual keyless lever movement containing 32 jewels, incorporating both minute repeating and chronograph complications. The catalogue essay reports that the repeating mechanism sounds with a lovely tone and clear sound, although the internal movement components, repeat striking work, and cuvette inscriptions are not visible in the available photograph. Accessories recorded with the watch include a fitted wooden presentation box and 2010 service papers. Independent verification of caliber architecture, internal condition, or specific maker origins is not possible from the single dial-facing view.
Identification
- Serial number
- 217679
- 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 catalogue essay describes the case as heavy oversized yellow gold, whereas the specification table specifies 18K pink gold.
- Research required: The movement, inner cuvette signature, and exterior case back engravings are not visible in the primary photograph.