Swiss Key-Wind Openface Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Late 1800s–Early 1900s
This antique open-face pocket watch is attributed by the seller as a Swiss mechanical timepiece dating to the late 19th to early 20th century. The watch features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, gilt triangular markers, and ornate vintage-style hands.
Key-wind and key-set, it is housed in a 46.5 mm silver-tone engraved double-hinged case measuring 15 mm in thickness and 58 mm across including the pendant and bow. Accompanied by a dual-tone winding key, it is cataloged under SKU WA-6018.
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 Mechanism
- Key wind / key set
- Country of Manufacture
- Switzerland
- Case Diameter with Crown
- 58 mm
Design
- Visible features
- • White enamel dial displaying black Roman numerals and gilt triangular markers between numerals. • Ornate openwork pierced hands and an engraved patterned case band. • Prominent bow and pendant at 12 o'clock without a winding crown. • Accompanied by a separate dual-tone winding key.
- Dial and Visual Presentation
- The pocket watch features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and an outer minute track. Distinct gilt triangular hour markers are placed between the hour positions, complemented by ornate, pierced vintage-style hands. Positioned at 12 o'clock are a bow and pendant without a winding crown, consistent with its key-operated design. The watch is accompanied by an unattached dual-tone winding key.
- Case Construction and Measurements
- The timepiece is housed in a silver-tone case with an engraved patterned band. Reported dimensions include a case size of 46.5 mm, a thickness of 15 mm, and an overall diameter of 58 mm across the pendant and bow, which the listing labels as 'Case Diameter w/Crown'. The dealer's listing presents conflicting descriptions of the case style, designating the closure as 'Open face with protective front cover' while also calling it a 'double hinged hunter-style case (double cuvette)' with an acrylic crystal. Only an open face is visible in the provided primary image.
- Reported Movement and Origin Discrepancies
- The listing documentation contains conflicting provenance details. The titles and general description describe an antique Swiss key-wind and key-set mechanical timepiece dating to the late 1800s to early 1900s, stating 'Country of Manufacture: Switzerland'. However, the specifications table explicitly states 'Brand: Waltham'. The seller reports that the movement was serviced in December 2025. Because internal images of the movement and cuvette are not provided in the source record, caliber identification, maker hallmarks, and internal serial numbers remain unrecorded in this source.
Identification
- SKU
- WA-6018
- Reference
- 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: Listing table contains contradictory brand attribution, listing 'Brand: Waltham' alongside 'Country of Manufacture: Switzerland'.
- Research required: Movement caliber and internal case markings are not depicted in the listing image.