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Camerer Kuss & Co. open-face silver pocket watch

Partially verified

This open-face pocket watch was produced by Camerer Kuss & Co. and dates to approximately 1910. The timepiece is Swiss-made and features a top-winding, pin-set mechanism. The dial is white with black Roman numerals, blue steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. Housed in a solid silver case measuring 47.5mm in diameter, the back features a plain cartouche. The watch is accompanied by an 11-inch silver Albert chain with a matching silver fob. The auction description reports the movement is clean and functional, while noting a faint hairline crack on the dial. The watch is provided in its original box. The firm of Camerer Kuss & Co., based on New Oxford Street in London, originally operated under the name Kuss before transitioning to the name Camerer Cuss.

Camerer Kuss & Co. open-face pocket watch with silver Albert chain and fob.
Camerer Kuss & Co. open-face pocket watch with silver Albert chain and fob. — Ashton-Blakey Vintage Watches. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
ashton-blakey-antiques.com
Category
Pocket watch · Open-face pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Camerer Kuss & Co.
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1910
Source-reported place
Switzerland

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 Dial

The watch is housed in an open-face, solid silver case measuring 47.5mm in diameter. The back of the case features a plain cartouche. The auction description reports that the hinges are intact and show no signs of repair. The dial is finished in white with black numerals and blue steel hands, including a subsidiary seconds subdial.

A faint hairline crack is present on the dial, noted by the source as only visible upon close inspection. The watch utilizes a top-winding, pin-set design.

Evidence for this section
  • “Its solid silver case is in excellent condition, with a plain cartouche on the back and perfectly intact hinges showing no signs of repair.”
  • “A faint hairline crack, only visible upon close inspection, subtly reflects the watch's age and history.”

Movement and Functionality

The watch is powered by a Swiss-manufactured movement. The auction description reports that the mechanism is of high quality and is currently clean and operating without issues.

The watch functions with a top-winding system and a pin-set mechanism, both of which are stated to be in working order and capable of maintaining time.

Evidence for this section
  • “Inside, the Swiss movement is of exceptional quality, remarkably clean, and operating flawlessly.”
  • “features an elegant open-face, top-winding design with a pin-set mechanism that functions perfectly and keeps excellent time.”

Provenance and Accompanying Items

The object is paired with an 11-inch long solid silver Albert chain and a matching silver fob, both of which possess silver hallmarks from the early 20th century. The set is presented in its original box.

The manufacturer, Camerer Kuss & Co. of New Oxford Street, London, was founded by a family that migrated to London in the early 19th century. This specific watch features the earlier 'Kuss' engraving, predating the firm's later name change to Camerer Cuss.

Evidence for this section
  • “Paired with the watch is a solid silver Albert chain measuring 11 inches in length, complemented by a matching silver fob.”
  • “The Camerer Kuss family, who migrated to London in the early 19th century, earned an esteemed reputation”
  • “This watch being one of their earlier pieces after coming to set up their manufacturing in England had their original name KUSS engraved on watch, however, later changed their name to Camerer Cuss.”

Open research questions

  • What specific silver hallmark letters are present on the chain and case to confirm the London or Swiss assay date?
  • Are there serial numbers inside the case or on the movement to further refine the manufacture date within the early 20th century?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Camerer Kuss & Co. open-face silver pocket watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerCamerer Kuss & Co.“produced by the renowned Camerer Kuss of New Oxford Street, London”
Datecirca 1910“dates to approximately 1910”
Case diameter47.5mm“With a case diameter of 47.5mm”
Movement originSwiss“This finely crafted Swiss-made pocket watch”
Included accessoriesSilver Albert chain and fob“solid silver Albert chain measuring 11 inches in length, complemented by a matching silver fob”
Dial conditionFaint hairline crack“A faint hairline crack, only visible upon close inspection”
Company historyName change“earlier pieces after coming to set up their manufacturing in England had their original name KUSS engraved on watch, however, later changed their name to Camerer Cuss.”

Visible details

  • Blue steel hands and black Roman numerals on a white dial
  • Plain cartouche on the silver case back
  • Subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position
  • 11-inch silver Albert chain with attached fob

Research qualifications

  • The exact origin of the internal movement beyond 'Swiss' is not specified
  • The specific hallmark dates are described as 'early 20th-century' without citing official assay marks

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

Consulted source

ساعت جیبی نقره اوپن‌فیس Camerer Kuss با زنجیر آلبرت، حدود ۱۹۱۰

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 1485592c32

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