C. H. Meylan Platinum and Diamond Pendant Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1920
Maker / issuer
C. H. MeylanThis pendant watch by C. H. Meylan, based in Brassus, Switzerland, dates to approximately 1920. The object is constructed from platinum and features extensive diamond decoration.
The watch case measures 21 mm by 42 mm and is suspended from a matching chain measuring 480 mm in length. Its design incorporates a floral and leaf motif across the bezel and sides, while the reverse is set with an applied diamond-centered rosette surrounded by 35 round diamonds. An additional diamond-set bell-shaped frame is situated at the upper segment. The timepiece is driven by a rhodium-plated movement, caliber 8.5''', featuring 18 jewels and fausses cotes decoration.
It utilizes a straight-line lever escapement and a cut bimetallic balance adjusted to five positions. The watch is accompanied by a box from Haman & Co. Jewelers. Both the case and movement carry the signature of the maker.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Pendant watch
- Maker
- C. H. Meylan
- Jewel Count
- 18
- Chain Length
- 480 mm
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Dimensions
- 21 mm x 42 mm
- Movement Caliber
- 8.5'''
- Balance Adjustments
- 5
- Maker / attribution
- C. H. Meylan
- Movement Decoration
- fausses cotes
Design
- Visible features
- • Pendant watch features a bell-shaped upper suspension link • Floral and leaf motif engraving on the case • Case back design includes a central diamond rosette surrounded by a circular border of stones • Matching chain link pattern corresponds with the watch case aesthetic
- Movement and Dial
- The timepiece is powered by a rhodium-plated movement identified as caliber 8.5'''. The movement displays fausses cotes decoration and is equipped with a straight-line lever escapement. It features 18 jewels and a cut bimetallic balance that has been adjusted in five positions to optimize timekeeping accuracy. The oscillation is regulated by a blued steel Breguet balance spring. The dial is finished in a matte silver tone and features painted Breguet numerals along with an outer minute track. The time is indicated by blued steel Breguet-style hands. Both the movement and the watch case are signed by C. H. Meylan.
- Condition and Accessories
- According to the provided catalog documentation, the watch is accompanied by a storage box sourced from Haman & Co. Jewelers. The grading provided by the auction house assigns the movement a '3' rating, which corresponds to the requirement for service. The hands of the watch are identified as original to the piece, and the case condition is also noted in the documentation provided by the source.
- Case and Aesthetic Details
- The pendant watch is crafted from platinum and designed with a distinct silhouette featuring a circular main body topped by an elongated, diamond-set, bell-shaped segment. The exterior of the bezel and the sides of the case are adorned with a meticulously engraved floral and leaf motif. This central element is framed by a border containing 35 round diamonds, enhancing the ornamental nature of the piece. The watch is suspended from a chain that matches the material and aesthetic of the pendant itself.
Identification
- Serial number
- 32795
- 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 auction description indicates that a repair is required for the movement
- Research required: The source does not specify the total weight or individual carat count of the diamonds