Zenith 18K gold extra-thin open face pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1960
Maker / issuer
ZenithThis open face keyless wind pocket watch by Zenith is catalogued by Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr as dating to circa 1960. The watch is constructed in an 18K yellow gold round case with brushed and polished finishing, measuring 41 mm in diameter, with a reported total weight of 33.66 grams.
The silvered dial features applied baton hour markers, baton hands, an applied star above the Zenith signature, and 'SWISS MADE' at the bottom perimeter. Bonhams reports that the watch is powered by a jewelled manual wind movement and is signed across the case, dial, and movement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Silvered, signed
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Signatures
- Case, dial & movement
- Total Weight
- 33,66g
- Case Diameter
- 41mm
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold (750)
- Movement Type
- Jewelled manual wind
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Zenith
Design
- Visible features
- • Slender gold-tone baton hands without a seconds hand • Applied gold-tone baton indices around a circular silvered dial • Angular, rectangular-profile bow positioned above the fluted crown at 12 o'clock • 'SWISS MADE' printed across the lower edge below 6 o'clock
- Dial Configuration
- The circular silvered dial is signed by Zenith and features applied gold-tone baton indices. The display utilizes slender gold-tone baton hands and lacks a seconds hand. An applied star motif is visible above the Zenith signature. The words 'SWISS MADE' are printed across the lower perimeter below the 6 o'clock position.
- Movement and Attribution
- The watch is powered by a jewelled manual wind movement. Signatures are reported by the source to be present on the case, dial, and movement. The piece is dated by the auction house to circa 1960. Specific caliber identifiers and internal markings are not specified in the source documentation.
- Case and External Construction
- The timepiece is presented in a round 18K yellow gold (750) case described as having a brushed and polished finish. It measures 41 mm in diameter and has a recorded total weight of 33.66 grams. External components include a fluted winding crown located at the 12 o'clock position, accompanied by an angular, rectangular-profile pendant bow.
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: Movement caliber and internal case markings are neither visible in the photograph nor specified in the text.
- Research required: Reverse of the case is not pictured.