Swiss 14k Rose Gold Hunting Cased Pocket Watch with Chain
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1910
This Swiss hunting-cased pocket watch, dating to approximately 1910, is constructed from 14-karat rose gold. It measures 33 mm in diameter, corresponding to a 0-size specification.
The case features machine-turned finishing on both sides, with a decorative central shield bearing engraved initials, potentially 'CA'. The watch is accompanied by a matching 58 cm curb-link rose gold chain. The dial is white porcelain with black Roman numerals and blue steel spade-pattern hands. Its mechanical movement is an eight-jewel cylinder escapement type with gold-plated finger bridges. The watch utilizes a stem-wind and pin-set mechanism for operation and adjustment.
Both the watch case and the included chain are marked for gold purity. The auction description reports that the movement is in good working order, while the case exhibits minor indentations not clearly visible in the provided photographs.
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 1910
- Size
- 0-size (33 mm)
- Type
- Hunting-cased pocket watch
- Chain
- 58 cm curb link
- Setting
- Pin set
- Material
- 14-karat rose gold
- Maker/Origin
- Swiss
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
Design
- Case and Dial
- The hunting case is crafted from 14-karat rose gold and measures 33 mm. It is decorated with machine-turned patterns, with a central shield featuring engraved initials. The dial is made of white porcelain, featuring black Roman numerals and blue steel spade-style hands. An outer minute track with Arabic numerals is present. The auction description reports the presence of minor surface indentations on both sides of the case, though they are described as not visually prominent.
- Visible features
- • Case features a central shield with engraved initials • Dial includes outer minute track with Arabic numerals • Movement features finger bridges • Curb-link chain matches the rose gold case finish
- Accessories and Marks
- The watch is accompanied by a matching 58 cm curb-link chain made of 14-karat rose gold. Both the watch case and the chain are stamped with official hallmarks verifying their gold content. The auction description states that the chain is in perfect condition, and the watch is in good working order. No further historical documentation or specific manufacturer marks are available.
- Movement and Mechanism
- The movement is an eight-jewel cylinder type, finished with gold-plated finger bridges. It is configured as a stem-wind system with a pin-set mechanism for time adjustment. The auction description reports that the mechanism is in good working condition, although it notes the absence of specific information regarding the movement maker or specific caliber.
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: Initials 'CA' are a tentative reading
- Research required: Minor case indentations are reported by the seller but not visible in photographs