Standard Gold-Filled Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1900-1949
This open-face pocket watch features a dial signed 'Standard U.S.A.', although the seller states the movement was made in Switzerland. The watch is housed in a gold-filled case reported at 50 mm excluding the crown, fitted with an acrylic crystal.
It presents a light ceramic dial decorated with blue Arabic numerals, blue metal hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The seller dates the piece between 1900 and 1949 and notes that the movement is in working condition.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Brand
- Standard
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Case Diameter
- 50 mm + crown
- Case Material
- Gold filled
- Dial Numerals
- Arabic blue numbers
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Origin
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Standard
Design
- Dial Design
- The timepiece includes a multicolored ceramic dial featuring blue Arabic numerals. The dial is reported to be in great condition. The watch is equipped with blue metal hands for indicating time.
- Visible features
- • Open-face gold-tone case with top winding crown and rounded bow • Light-colored ceramic dial inscribed 'Standard U.S.A.' below 12 o'clock • Blue Arabic numerals for hours and a printed outer minute track • Dark or blued metal spade-style hour and minute hands • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock with Arabic ten-second numerals
- Movement and Origin
- The movement is stated to be of Swiss manufacture. The seller reports the movement is currently in working condition. No internal movement images or case hallmarks are provided in the source to verify specific caliber details or origin.
- Case and External Construction
- The watch features a gold-filled case described as having decorative features and signs of aging. It is fitted with an acrylic crystal. The seller notes that 'Both lids close well' in the description, though visual evidence shows an open-face configuration.
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 dial is marked 'Standard U.S.A.' while the listing text describes the movement as 'made in Switzerland'
- Research required: The listing comments mention 'Both lids close well', though the front photograph shows an open-face watch without a front lid
- Research required: Movement caliber and inner case markings are not visible in the provided photograph