Union Horlogère Silver Pocket Watch with 24-Hour Dial
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1900
This gentleman's pocket watch by Union Horlogère features a 24-hour display and an 800 silver case. The white enamel dial presents Arabic numerals 1-12 in black, complemented by an inner scale 13-24 in blue, and includes a small seconds sub-dial at the six o'clock position.
Time is indicated by blued poire-style hands. The watch utilizes a mechanical lever movement, with the dust cover (cuvette) engraved to reference the Grand Prix Paris 1900 award alongside technical details including "15 Rubis," "Ancre Levees Visibles Double Plateau," and "Spiral Breguet." Measuring 52 mm in diameter, the timepiece is reported to be in good age-appropriate condition and currently running.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- 24-hour enamel dial
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Awards
- Grand Prix Paris 1900
- Weight
- 97.5 grams
- Material
- 800/- silver, rose gold-plated components
- Movement
- Mechanical lever movement
- Measurements
- 52 mm diameter
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement details
- 15 Rubis, Ancre Levees Visibles Double Plateau, Spiral Breguet
- Maker / attribution
- Union Horlogère
Design
- Visible features
- • Case back features fine engine-turning surrounding an empty cartouche • Dial includes both black 1-12 and blue 13-24 hour markers • Rose gold-plated crown and bow contrast with the silver case
- Dial and Timekeeping
- The watch face is made of white enamel and employs a 24-hour configuration to display the time. Black Arabic numerals from 1 to 12 are positioned on the outer edge, while an inner scale of blue numerals from 13 to 24 facilitates the full-day reading. Functions are performed by blued poire-style hands, with a secondary small seconds sub-dial located at the six o'clock position. The auction description reports that the movement is currently in running condition.
- Case and External Features
- The pocket watch is housed in a substantial case crafted from 800-grade silver. The reverse of the case is decorated with an engine-turned (guilloché) pattern, featuring a centered, unengraved monogram cartouche. All lids of the case are marked to indicate the silver fineness. To provide visual contrast, the watch is fitted with a rose gold-plated bezel, crown, and bow. These elements serve as ornamental accents against the silver body of the watch, which measures 52 mm in diameter and has a weight of 97.5 grams.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The watch utilizes a mechanical lever movement. Technical details and accolades are recorded on the internal dust cover, known as the cuvette. The engraving explicitly mentions "15 Rubis," "Ancre Levees Visibles Double Plateau," and "Spiral Breguet," noting the inclusion of a Breguet overcoil hairspring. The movement is associated with the Union Horlogère association, an entity composed of multiple Swiss watch manufacturers. The dust cover engraving recognizes the manufacturer's receipt of the Grand Prix award at the 1900 Paris World's Fair.
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 date of manufacture is not stated beyond reference to the 1900 Paris award
- Research required: The specific intended professional use is speculative based on the 24-hour dial configuration