Minute-repeating chronograph pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1900
This pocket watch, recorded as dating from circa 1900, is constructed in 18K yellow gold with a diameter of 56 mm. It functions as a chronograph with a repeating complication.
The exterior features decorative enamel work, including a painted portrait of the Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur on the cover, depicted in lavender attire with a beaded necklace and turban. The reverse of the watch case displays the coat of arms of Jodhpur in polychrome enamel and gold. The watch contains a hand-wound movement and includes repeating functions and a chronograph mechanism. The interior case cover is engraved with the name of the recipient, "Maharaja Sardar Singhyl Saheb Bahadur von Jodhpur."
The watch is accompanied by a wooden box. According to the auction report, the white dial exhibits cracks, and the overall condition is described as good.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1900
- Dial
- White with roman and arabic numerals
- Type
- Minute-repeating chronograph pocket watch
- Metal
- 18K yellow gold
- Weight
- 157.94 g
- Diameter
- 56 mm
- Condition
- Good, with cracks on dial
- Functions
- Minute repeater, chronograph, stop seconds
Design
- Visible features
- • Portrait on front cover features a turban-wearing figure • Reverse cover displays a heraldic coat of arms in enamel • Pendant is located at the 12 o'clock position • 18K gold construction specified for case and bezel
- Dial and Condition
- The watch has a white dial with a mix of Roman and Arabic numerals for the indices. The auction report notes that the dial shows signs of age, specifically cracks, while assessing the overall condition of the object as good. The watch is presented with a wooden storage box, which serves as an accessory to the timekeeper.
- Case and Enamel Decoration
- The watch case is crafted from 18K yellow gold and measures 56 mm in diameter. The outer front cover displays a detailed enamel portrait of a man, described as the Maharaja of Jodhpur, wearing a lavender-colored turban and a necklace of pearls and rubies. The reverse side of the case is decorated with a multi-colored heraldic crest in gold and enamel, representing the flag of Jodhpur. The watch retains an internal dust cover which bears an engraved dedication to Maharaja Sardar Singhyl Saheb Bahadur of Jodhpur.
- Movement and Complications
- The watch is powered by a hand-wound movement. It is equipped with complex horological functions including a minute repeater and a chronograph with a stop-seconds feature. These functions allow for the audible signaling of time and the measurement of short time intervals. The movement is housed within the gold savonette case, which features a bezel matching the 18K gold construction of the casing.
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 exact maker is not identified in the provided source
- Research required: The claim that it was manufactured for the Indian market is provided as historical context in the auction description