Helvetia pocket watch 6445
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970-1979
This open-face pocket watch is catalogued by the source under the maker Helvetia, reference 6445, and assigned to the date range 1970–1979. The watch features a yellow-toned metal case with a matching ribbed crown and top bow.
The white dial presents bold black Arabic hour numerals, an outer minute track, openwork spade-style hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. Marked 'HELVETIA' beneath the 12 o'clock position and 'SWISS MADE' along the lower edge, the piece is mounted on an acrylic stand.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face pocket watch
- Sale Price
- €78
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Helvetia
- Source Title Information
- Helvetia - pocket watch - 6445 - 1970-1979
Design
- Visible features
- • White dial with black Arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds track at 6 o'clock. • Breguet/spade-style dark hands with an open circular motif near the tips. • Dial signed 'HELVETIA' under 12 o'clock and marked 'SWISS MADE' at the bottom rim. • Yellow-toned case with a grooved winding crown and round bow.
- Identity and Cataloguing
- The item is catalogued in auction source records as a Helvetia pocket watch under lot number 90781893. The listing assigns reference 6445 and categorizes the piece within the 1970–1979 date range. The auction entry records that the watch sold for €78. Specific provenance, original box, and accompanying manufacturer papers are not recorded in this source.
- Dial and Case Configuration
- Direct visual observation shows an open-face configuration featuring a white dial with bold black Arabic hour numerals and an auxiliary seconds register at 6 o'clock. The time is traced with dark Breguet/spade-style hands bearing an open circular motif near the ends. The dial displays 'HELVETIA' beneath the 12 o'clock marker and is marked 'SWISS MADE' along the lower rim. The housing is a yellow-toned metal case fitted with a grooved winding crown and a matching round top bow.
- Technical and Documentation Limitations
- Internal caliber specifications, jewel count, escapement type, and mechanical operating condition are not recorded in this source. Visual inspection is limited to the exterior front of the watch mounted on an acrylic stand. The exact composition and purity of the yellow-toned metal case—such as whether it is gold-plated, base metal, or solid alloy—are not stated in the source text. Corroboration for the reference designation 6445 and the 1970–1979 dating relies entirely on the auction headline.
Identification
- Reference
- 6445
- Lot Number
- 90781893
- 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 movement details, caliber, and case metal purity are not disclosed in the visible source excerpt.
- Research required: Dating to 1970-1979 and reference 6445 are source-reported attributes.