Chronomètre HIRT 18k gold open-face pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1920
According to the seller, this open-face pocket watch was produced in Switzerland circa 1920. Housed in a solid 18-karat gold case measuring 48 mm in diameter, the watch features an engraved silver-tone dial with a central vegetal motif, stylized Arabic numerals, black Breguet-style hands, and a subsidiary seconds counter at six o'clock.
The dial is signed 'Chronometre HIRT' below twelve o'clock. The seller reports that the gold reverse is engraved with stripes, foliage, and a shield bearing the monogram 'PR', while the case interior bears 18K hallmarks and serial number 2291733.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face pocket watch
- Diameter
- 48 mm
- Total weight
- 50 g
- Case material
- 18-karat gold
- Serial number
- 2291733
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Dial inscription
- Chronometre HIRT
- Maker / attribution
- Chronomètre HIRT
Design
- Visible features
- • Open-face yellow gold case with relief engraving around the bezel, pendant, and bow • Silver-tone dial with central gilded foliate decoration • Stylized black Arabic numerals with an outer railway minute track • Blued or blackened Breguet-style open-tipped hands • Subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock with Arabic numerals
- Internal Markings
- The inside of the back cover contains 18K hallmarks, a manufacturer’s mark, and the serial number 2291733, located on a background described as hand-polished concentric circles. The movement is identified by the seller as a manual-wind type. The physical condition of the movement and internal components is stated by the seller.
- Physical Specifications
- The timepiece is an open-face pocket watch produced in Switzerland, with a reported period of origin circa 1920. The watch features a case crafted in 18-karat gold. Measurements for the watch are reported as 48 mm in diameter with a total weight of 50 grams.
- Dial and Exterior Details
- The dial is described as a silver tone featuring a central vegetal engraving and a satin-like texture. It includes stylized Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, and black Breguet-style hands. The inscription 'Chronometre HIRT' is present below the twelve o'clock position, with a subsidiary seconds subdial at six o'clock. The reverse cover features a pattern of vertical stripes, wavy lines, and a vegetal motif. A central shield is engraved with the initials 'PR'.
Identification
- Reference
- 1551874
- Serial number
- 2291733
- 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 condition, internal case back hallmarks, and rear engraving are source-reported and not shown in the primary photograph
- Research required: The monogram PR is interpreted by the seller as likely belonging to the original owner