Marvin Art Deco open face pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1935
This open face pocket watch by Marvin Watch Co is reported to date from circa 1935 in Art Deco style. The steel case measures 46 mm in diameter by 8 mm deep, featuring stepped sides, a smooth finish, and a distinct U-shaped bow enclosing the winding crown.
The black metal dial features rose gold-toned hands, dot hour markers, Roman numerals at XII, III, and IX, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The source records a 16-jewel nickel three-quarter plate movement signed with reference 871, adjusted to four positions with a Breguet hairspring.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1935
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Dimensions
- 46mm wide x 8mm deep
- Stock code
- 4.213
- Case material
- Steel
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker signature
- Marvin, Swiss Made
- Movement details
- 16 Jewels, 4 Adj, 871
- Maker / attribution
- Marvin Watch Co
Design
- Visible features
- • Black painted dial featuring rose-colored Roman numerals at XII, III, and IX, along with dot indexes • Auxiliary subsidiary seconds dial situated at 6 o'clock • Stepped bezel and steel case with a prominent U-shaped bow • Winding crown set within the arch of the bow
- Dial Design and Display
- The dial is a black painted metal surface displaying rose gold-toned hands and numerals. Visible layout markings include Roman numerals at XII, III, and IX alongside dot hour markers across the remaining intervals. A subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at 6 o'clock. The dial is signed "Marvin, Swiss Made" beneath the 12 o'clock position.
- Case Construction and Form
- The timepiece is an open-face pocket watch in a steel case measuring 46 mm wide by 8 mm deep. Visually and as described by the seller, it features stepped sides, a smooth plain finish, and a prominent U-shaped bow enclosing the winding crown. According to the listing source, the steel case is constructed with a snap-on back and bezel, and is fitted with a mineral glass crystal. It operates via stem winding and stem setting.
- Reported Movement and Technical Specifications
- The internal movement is not depicted in the provided photograph, so all mechanical details are based strictly on seller documentation. The seller describes a nickel three-quarter plate movement equipped with a lever escapement and gold train wheels. According to the source, the movement is stamped 871 and signed “Marvin, Swiss Made, Breguet HSPG, 16 Jewels, 4 Adj”. The watch is reported to date from circa 1935, though serial numbers are not recorded in this source.
Identification
- Reference
- 871
- 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 is not visible in the supplied photograph; mechanical details rely on dealer description
- Research required: Serial numbers are not provided by the source