James Durrant 18ct gold full hunter chronometer pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1925
According to the auction catalogue, this full hunter pocket watch features an 18ct gold case measuring 52mm in diameter and assayed in London in 1925. The white enamel dial is configured with black Roman numerals, an outer minutes track, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, and an up/down power reserve dial at 12 o'clock, accompanied by blued spade and whip hands.
The movement is key-wound, reported to be in working order, and bears an engraved plate signed 'James Durrant, Cheapside, London'.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Full hunter chronometer pocket watch
- Gross Weight
- 118.8g
- Assay Details
- London 1925
- Case Diameter
- 52mm
- Case Material
- 18ct gold
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker / attribution
- James Durrant
- Movement Plate Engraving
- James Durrant, Cheapside, London
Design
- Visible features
- • White enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers and fine hairline cracks visible between approximately 2 and 4 o'clock. • Up/down winding indicator register positioned at 12 o'clock and subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. • Blued steel spade and whip hands. • Gold hunter case shown open with the front cover hinged to the left and an open cuvette or lid below.
- Dial and Configuration
- The white enamel dial features black Roman numerals and an outer minutes track. The layout includes a subsidiary seconds dial with Arabic numerals at the 6 o'clock position and an up/down power reserve dial at the 12 o'clock position. The watch is fitted with blued spade and whip hands.
- Movement and Attribution
- The watch is key-wound. The movement plate is engraved with the signature 'James Durrant, Cheapside, London'. The auction description notes the movement is in working order.
- Case and Physical Specifications
- The object is a full hunter pocket watch with a case composed of 18ct gold, measuring 52mm in diameter. The total gross weight is recorded as 118.8g. The case bears a London hallmark for the year 1925.
Identification
- 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 1925 London hallmark date on the case may indicate later re-casing of an earlier movement.
- Research required: Movement condition reported as working order by auctioneer; not independently verified.