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Pocket watch · Pendant watch

C. H. Meylan Platinum and Diamond Pendant Watch

Partially verified

This pendant watch by C. H. Meylan, based in Brassus, Switzerland, dates to approximately 1920. The object is constructed from platinum and features extensive diamond decoration. The watch case measures 21 mm by 42 mm and is suspended from a matching chain measuring 480 mm in length. Its design incorporates a floral and leaf motif across the bezel and sides, while the reverse is set with an applied diamond-centered rosette surrounded by 35 round diamonds. An additional diamond-set bell-shaped frame is situated at the upper segment. The timepiece is driven by a rhodium-plated movement, caliber 8.5''', featuring 18 jewels and fausses cotes decoration. It utilizes a straight-line lever escapement and a cut bimetallic balance adjusted to five positions. The watch is accompanied by a box from Haman & Co. Jewelers. Both the case and movement carry the signature of the maker.

Platinum and diamond pendant watch by C. H. Meylan with attached matching chain.
Platinum and diamond pendant watch by C. H. Meylan with attached matching chain. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Pocket watch · Pendant watch
Maker / attribution
C. H. Meylan
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
203
Source-reported date
circa 1920
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
32795

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

Case and Aesthetic Details

The pendant watch is crafted from platinum and designed with a distinct silhouette featuring a circular main body topped by an elongated, diamond-set, bell-shaped segment. The exterior of the bezel and the sides of the case are adorned with a meticulously engraved floral and leaf motif.

This central element is framed by a border containing 35 round diamonds, enhancing the ornamental nature of the piece. The watch is suspended from a chain that matches the material and aesthetic of the pendant itself.

Evidence for this section
  • “bezel and sides decorated in a floral and leave motif”
  • “the back with an applied diamond centered rosette and the border set with 35 round diamonds”
  • “upper segment with an applied diamond centered rosette bordered by a diamond-set bell-shaped frame”

Movement and Dial

The timepiece is powered by a rhodium-plated movement identified as caliber 8.5'''. The movement displays fausses cotes decoration and is equipped with a straight-line lever escapement. It features 18 jewels and a cut bimetallic balance that has been adjusted in five positions to optimize timekeeping accuracy. The oscillation is regulated by a blued steel Breguet balance spring.

The dial is finished in a matte silver tone and features painted Breguet numerals along with an outer minute track. The time is indicated by blued steel Breguet-style hands. Both the movement and the watch case are signed by C. H. Meylan.

Evidence for this section
  • “rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement”
  • “cut bimetallic balance with 5 adjustments”
  • “Matte silver with painted Breguet numerals”
  • “Case and movement signed”

Condition and Accessories

According to the provided catalog documentation, the watch is accompanied by a storage box sourced from Haman & Co. Jewelers.

The grading provided by the auction house assigns the movement a '3' rating, which corresponds to the requirement for service. The hands of the watch are identified as original to the piece, and the case condition is also noted in the documentation provided by the source.

Evidence for this section
  • “Accompanied by a Haman & Co. Jewelers box”
  • “Movement: 3** Good Repair required, at buyer's expense”
  • “HANDS Original”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific nature of the repair required for the movement?
  • Does the Haman & Co. box originate from the same period as the watch, or was it a later addition?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for C. H. Meylan Platinum and Diamond Pendant Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerC. H. Meylan“C. H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss”
Movement Caliber8.5'''“Cal. 8.5'''”
Case Dimensions21 mm x 42 mm“Dim 21 mm x 42 mm”
Chain Length480 mm“Total chain length 480 mm”
Movement Decorationfausses cotes“fausses cotes decoration”
Balance Adjustments5“cut bimetallic balance with 5 adjustments”
Jewel Count18“18 jewels”

Visible details

  • Pendant watch features a bell-shaped upper suspension link
  • Floral and leaf motif engraving on the case
  • Case back design includes a central diamond rosette surrounded by a circular border of stones
  • Matching chain link pattern corresponds with the watch case aesthetic

Research qualifications

  • The auction description indicates that a repair is required for the movement
  • The source does not specify the total weight or individual carat count of the diamonds

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

Consulted source

C. H. Meylan - Platinum and Diamond - Pendant watch C. H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, No. 32795, case No. 207514. Made circa 1920. Fine, platinum and diamond-set pendant watch with matching chain. Accompanied by a Haman & Co. Jewelers box.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record de37ea923b

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