Cyma 9K gold keyless wind half hunter pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1937
According to Bonhams, this pocket watch is a keyless wind half hunter model by Cyma bearing Birmingham hallmarks dated to 1937 and crafted in a 9K gold case. The white dial features black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position.
The dial is signed 'CYMA' below 12 o'clock and marked 'SWISS MADE' along the lower edge. It is fitted with blued steel hands, with the pendant, fluted crown, and bow situated at 3 o'clock.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Half hunter pocket watch
- Maker
- Cyma
- Material
- 9K gold
- Hallmark Date
- 1937
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Cyma
Design
- Visible features
- • White dial with black Roman numeral hour markers and outer track • Subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock • Blued steel hands, including a double-spade hour hand • Fluted winding crown and bow positioned at 3 o'clock • Hinged front cover open to the left, showing the aperture of a half hunter case • Dial signed 'CYMA' and 'SWISS MADE'
- Identity and Hallmarking
- This pocket watch is catalogued by Bonhams as a keyless wind half hunter model by Cyma. The auction title specifies that the piece carries a Birmingham hallmark dated to 1937. The case material is catalogued as 9K gold. As reported in the auction title, the watch is configured with keyless winding in a half hunter format.
- Observed Dial and Case Layout
- Direct visual observation of the provided photograph shows a white dial with black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer track, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. The watch is fitted with blued steel hands, including a double-spade hour hand. The dial is signed 'CYMA' and 'SWISS MADE'. The front hinged cover is open to the left, showing the aperture of a half hunter case, while the fluted winding crown and bow are positioned at 3 o'clock.
- Technical Documentation and Limitations
- The source listing provides no description of the movement caliber, escapement mechanism, or jewel count, and no internal movement views are visible in the listing photograph. Internal case markings, case maker sponsor marks, serial numbers, and physical dimensions are not recorded in this source.
Identification
- Lot Number
- 34
- 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 caliber, escapement type, and jewel count are not described or visible
- Research required: Internal case markings and dimensions are not detailed in the source text