Early 60 Second Stopwatch with Exhibition Back
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1895
This early pocket stopwatch features an open white enamel dial calibrated to 60 seconds with Arabic numerals every five seconds. A subdial positioned at the upper half of the dial records elapsed time up to 30 minutes.
According to the seller, it houses a Swiss-made mechanism visible through an exhibition case back, marked with serial number 202805 and signed 'M' on the balance bridge. The silver-toned metal case measures 51 mm in diameter and includes a fluted winding crown with an integral rounded bow.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Enamel dial with outer minute track surrounded by 5 second Arabic numerals
- Type
- Stopwatch
- Case Width
- 51mm
- Complication
- Minute recorder counting up to 30 minutes
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Origin
- Swiss made mechanism visible through exhibition back
- Movement Markings
- Numbered 202805 and signed M to the balance bridge
Design
- Visible features
- • White enamel dial with a 60-second perimeter track marked in fifth-second increments and 5-second Arabic numerals • Upper 30-minute register indexed with even Arabic numbers from 2 to 30 • Blued steel central chronograph seconds hand with a pear-shaped tail • Silver-toned pocket case with a fluted winding crown and circular suspension bow
- Case and Construction
- The timepiece is housed in a 51 mm silver-toned metal case, which features a fluted winding crown and a circular suspension bow. The case is described as having an exhibition back. The internal mechanism is not visible in the provided source imagery.
- Dial and Complications
- The watch features a white enamel dial with an outer minute track and 5-second Arabic numeral increments. A sub-register located at the top of the dial acts as a minute recorder, calibrated to count up to 30 minutes. The dial is paired with a blued steel central chronograph seconds hand.
- Movement and Attribution
- The movement is reported to be of Swiss origin, with complications noted on the backplate. It is inscribed with the serial number 202805 and marked with the letter 'M' on the balance bridge. The date of 1895 is attributed by the dealer. No independent verification or hallmark documentation is provided in the source.
Identification
- Serial number
- 202805
- 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 movement and exhibition case back described by the seller are not visible in the provided photo
- Research required: Maker identity is uncertain beyond the reported letter 'M' on the balance bridge
- Research required: The 1895 date is dealer-assigned without independent verification