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Antique Steel Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This steel pocket watch originates from Europe and dates to the early 20th century. The timepiece features a height of 6.00 centimetres and is constructed from steel. Its design is associated with the Art Deco movement. The condition of the watch is reported as fair. As an object, it represents the manufacturing output of the period, emphasizing durable steel construction and the characteristic aesthetic trends of early 20th-century European timekeeping. The watch remains a recorded artifact within the source's collection of historical items from the 20th century. It lacks specific identifying markings, maker information, or unique serial references in the provided documentation, serving as a general example of a steel pocket watch produced in Europe during the specified era.

A front-facing view of a steel pocket watch with Arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds register at the six o'clock position.
A front-facing view of a steel pocket watch with Arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds register at the six o'clock position. — Watch Museum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
watchmuseum.org
Category
Pocket watch · Pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Early 20th century
Source-reported place
Europe

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Physical Characteristics

The pocket watch is constructed from steel, measuring 6.00 centimetres in height. The visual appearance of the object includes a circular, light-colored dial featuring black printed Arabic numerals. The dial includes a subsidiary seconds register positioned at the bottom, marked with divisions for increments of ten seconds.

The hands are of a dark, blued steel finish. The crown and suspension bow are located at the twelve o'clock position. The design is reported to be consistent with the Art Deco aesthetic of the early 20th century, characterized by its metallic construction and simple dial layout.

Evidence for this section
  • “Height: 6.00 centimetres.”
  • “Metal: Steel”
  • “Style: Art Deco”

Origin and Attribution

The watch is attributed to European production. The dating of the manufacture is assigned to the early 20th century, a period identified by the source as having specific trends in manufacturing quality and design innovation.

There is no information regarding the specific maker, workshop, or individual responsible for the production of this watch. The identification is limited to its broad geographical and chronological origin as provided in the descriptive data.

Evidence for this section
  • “Place of Origin: Europe”
  • “Date of Manufacture: Early 20th Century”

Reported Condition

The current condition of the watch is reported as fair. This assessment is provided by the auction house description, which acknowledges that the object has functioned over time.

The source does not provide details regarding the functionality of the movement, the integrity of the crystal, or the condition of the internal mechanism. The statement of condition is a summary assessment rather than a detailed technical report.

Evidence for this section
  • “Condition: Fair”

Open research questions

  • What is the identity of the movement housed within the steel case?
  • Are there any internal markings on the case back or movement plate to verify the European origin?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Antique Steel Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Height6.00 centimetres“Height: 6.00 centimetres.”
MaterialSteel“Metal: Steel”
StyleArt Deco“Style: Art Deco”
OriginEurope“Place of Origin: Europe”
DateEarly 20th century“Date of Manufacture: Early 20th Century”
ConditionFair“Condition: Fair”

Visible details

  • White circular dial with black Arabic numerals
  • Subsidiary seconds dial at the six o'clock position
  • Steel case with a winding crown and suspension ring

Research qualifications

  • No specific maker or brand is identified in the documentation
  • The 'Art Deco' styling and 'European' origin are general attributions without specific workshop evidence
  • The condition is described generally as 'fair' without detailed mechanical assessment

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Antique Steel Pocket Watch - Early 20th Century

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 2647b7e004

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