Unsigned Steel Chronograph Pocket Watch, Ref. 142923
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1920 - 1930
This unsigned chronograph pocket watch features a steel case measuring 52 mm in diameter. Dating to circa 1920-1930, the timepiece is designed with manual winding functionality and incorporates a chronograph complication operated by a pusher.
The dial is white with Arabic numerals, complemented by a central seconds hand and an external telemeter or tachymeter scale. It includes two subsidiary dials: one positioned at 12 o'clock for recording minutes and another at 6 o'clock for constant seconds. The watch is fitted with a Plexiglas crystal. The movement, identified by number 148011, currently requires repair. The auction description notes that the watch is unsigned and reports visible oxidation and surface scratching on the case and dial.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph & split-seconds watch
- Maker
- Unsigned
- Dating
- Circa 1920-1930
- Serial
- 142923
- Diameter
- 52 mm
- Reference
- 142923
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Serial
- 148011
- Movement Status
- Requires repair
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a steel case measuring 52 mm. The exterior shows signs of oxidation and light surface scratches. The case features a crown-integrated pusher for the operation of the chronograph function. The white dial displays Arabic numerals and is marked with an external division scale, which appears to include tachymeter or telemeter markings. The layout includes two subsidiary dials: a minute register at the 12 o'clock position and a seconds register at the 6 o'clock position. The dial is protected by a Plexiglas crystal and shows minor surface wear.
- Visible features
- • Case features visible oxidation and light scratching. • Dial features Arabic numerals and dual sub-dials. • Movement contains visible jewels and adjustment regulator markings. • Chronograph pusher located at the crown position.
- Movement and Mechanism
- The watch utilizes a manual-winding movement identified by serial number 148011. The mechanism includes a chronograph complication. The movement is reported by the auction description to be in a condition that requires professional repair. Visible details on the movement plate include the standard adjustment lever marked with 'AVANCE' and 'RETARD'. The movement is observed to be of a traditional chronograph construction, though the auction house does not verify the completeness of all internal components.
- Signatures and Condition
- The object is unsigned across the case, dial, and movement. The auction description assigns the manufacture to Switzerland based on general characteristics. The condition is graded as 'AA' by the auction house, despite notes of oxidation and the need for movement repair.
Identification
- Reference
- 142923
- Serial number
- 142923
- 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 auction description specifies that the movement requires repair.
- Research required: Functioning and precision of the movement are not guaranteed by the seller.