Eastern Watch Case Co. 9ct gold half hunter pocket watch, Criterion movement
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 19th / early 20th century
This antique half hunter pocket watch is housed in a 9-carat gold case hallmarked for Birmingham by the Eastern Watch Case Company (E.W.C.Co). The front cover possesses a central circular glazed viewing aperture bordered by black Roman numerals.
The white enamel dial beneath is source-reported as signed Criterion, featuring black Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The source states the watch contains a 15-jewel Swiss keyless winding movement adjusted to two positions and branded Criterion. According to the seller, the case measures approximately 50 mm in diameter and weighs approximately 90.6 grams.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Half hunter pocket watch
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Dial Description
- White enamel signed Criterion with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds
- Maker / attribution
- Eastern Watch Case Company (case) / Criterion (movement)
- Dimensions and Weight
- Diameter approx. 50 mm, weight approx. 90.6 g
- Movement Specifications
- Swiss, 15 jewels, two adjustments, signed Criterion
- Case Material and Hallmark
- 9ct gold, hallmarked Birmingham with sponsor's mark E.W.C.Co
Design
- Visible features
- • Front cover has a central circular glazed viewing aperture bordered by black enameled Roman numerals. • Fluted winding crown with an attached bow is located at the 12 o'clock position. • Blued steel hands are visible through the glazed opening over a white enamel dial. • Case exterior shows smooth polished yellow gold surfaces with minor surface wear.
- Reported Dial and Movement Configuration
- Beneath the closed cover, the dial is described by the source as white enamel signed 'Criterion', fitted with black Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial located at 6 o'clock. Internally, the movement is reported by the seller to be a Swiss 15-jewel mechanism branded Criterion, marked for two adjustments, and operated via a keyless winding crown mechanism at 12 o'clock.
- Reported Case Hallmarks and Internal Dust Cover
- According to the seller's listing, the case back is fully hallmarked with the gold standard marks '9' and '.375', the anchor symbol for the Birmingham Assay Office, and the sponsor mark 'E.W.C.Co' attributed to the Eastern Watch Case Company. The source further states that the internal dust cover is also fashioned in 9ct gold. Dimensions and weight reported by the seller comprise an approximate diameter of 50 mm and an approximate total weight of 90.6 grams.
- Visible Case Construction and External Features
- The pocket watch is configured in a half hunter format, constructed with smooth polished yellow gold exterior surfaces showing minor surface wear. At the 12 o'clock position, a fluted winding crown is fitted with an attached bow. The front protective cover features a central circular glazed viewing aperture bordered by black enameled Roman numerals. Through this glazed opening, blued steel hands and portions of the underlying white enamel dial are visible while the cover remains closed.
Identification
- Reference
- 1706840
- 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: Internal hallmarks, inner dust cover, full dial signature, and movement details are stated by the seller but not visible in the closed front photograph.