Swiss Key-Wind Open-Face Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Late 1800s–Early 1900s
This antique mechanical pocket watch is source-attributed to Switzerland and dated to the late 19th to early 20th century. Powered by a key-wind and key-set mechanism, it is housed in a 46.5 mm silver-tone case featuring a hinged front bezel, outer rear lid, and an inner dust cuvette perforated with keyholes for winding and hand-setting.
The white dial presents black Roman numerals, an outer minute scale, gilt triangular markers, and ornate pierced hands, showing noticeable chipping along the dial perimeter between 3 and 4 o'clock.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Case Size
- 46.5 mm
- Case Thickness
- 15 mm
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Setting
- Key wind / key set
- Country of Manufacture
- Switzerland
Design
- Visible features
- • White dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers, gilt triangular accents, and an outer minute track. • Prominent chipping and enamel loss are visible along the dial edge between the 3 and 4 o'clock positions. • Front crystal bezel is swung open on its hinge, revealing the dial perimeter. • Case band features fluted or notched decorative oval indentations around its circumference. • Hinged metal cuvette is swung open, showing two key access apertures.
- Dial Presentation and Condition
- Direct observation of the white dial shows black Roman numeral hour markers, gilt triangular accents, and an outer minute track, with time indicated by ornate pierced hands. Physical condition assessment reveals visible substrate damage. Prominent chipping and enamel loss are observable along the dial edge between the 3 and 4 o'clock positions, visible where the front bezel is swung open.
- Case Architecture and Visible Construction
- The timepiece is constructed in an open-face configuration with hinged access covers. The seller listing records a case size of 46.5 mm, an overall diameter of 58 mm including the crown, and a thickness of 15 mm. Direct observation shows the case band features fluted or notched decorative oval indentations around its circumference, and the hinged front crystal bezel swings open to reveal the dial perimeter. At the rear, the listing describes the case as a double hinged hunter-style case with a double cuvette. When opened, the hinged inner metal cuvette reveals two apertures intended to accept a key for winding and setting.
- Mechanism and Source Attribution Discrepancies
- The seller describes the movement as a mechanical key-wind and key-set mechanism, reporting that it was serviced in December 2025. However, the movement itself is obscured behind the closed inner dust cuvette in the provided photograph and cannot be directly observed. The listing contains conflicting manufacturer details. While the general specifications list 'Brand: Waltham', the listing title, overview, and country of manufacture attribute the piece to Switzerland and date it to the late 1800s to early 1900s. Maker hallmarks and caliber signatures are not recorded in this source.
Identification
- SKU
- WA-6018
- 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: Source specifications state 'Brand: Waltham' in the details table, but the title and text attribute manufacture to Switzerland; the maker remains unverified.
- Research required: The movement itself is obscured behind the closed inner dust cuvette in the provided photograph.