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Cortébert Art Deco 14K Gold Slim Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This open face pocket watch by Cortébert is dated by the seller to the 1930s and cased in Swiss-hallmarked 14K solid gold. Measuring 48 mm across excluding the crown, the timepiece features a textured engine-turned dial in a light gold tone, stylized raised Arabic numerals, outer 24-hour indicators, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. The seller reports a 15-jewel crown-wound and crown-set nickel finish movement enclosed with a metal dust cover and an acrylic crystal.

Front view of Cortébert open face pocket watch on display stand
Front view of Cortébert open face pocket watch on display stand — empressissi. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
empress.cc
Category
Pocket watch · Open-face pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Cortébert
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1930s
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 Construction and Dimensions

Visual observation indicates an open-face configuration with the bow and winding crown positioned at 12 o'clock. The vendor lists the casing as a slim 14K solid gold open-face case bearing Swiss hallmarks, measuring 48 mm side to side excluding the crown.

The rear of the case is not visible in the provided photograph. According to the seller, the exterior back features Art Deco straight-line decorations with dual-tone enamel, and the watch retains tight hinges, an acrylic crystal, a metal dust cover, a free bow, and a small dent on the frame.

Evidence for this section
  • “Open face configuration with bow and winding crown positioned at 12 o'clock”
  • “slim 14K solid gold open face case with gorgeous Art Deco straight line decorations with dual tone enamel on the back”
  • “tight hinges, acrylic crystal and a metal dust cover”
  • “measures 48mm side to side (excluding crown)”
  • “just a small dent on the frame”

Dial Design and Display

Visual inspection confirms a textured diagonal engine-turned pattern across the main dial surface in a light gold tone. Stylized raised gold-toned Arabic numerals mark the hours, complemented by small Arabic numerals reading 13 to 24 along the periphery.

A sunken subsidiary seconds dial with black calibrations and Arabic numerals at ten-second intervals is located at 6 o'clock. Pierced vintage-style hour and minute hands indicate the time; the seller asserts the dial surface, numerals, and hands are original.

Evidence for this section
  • “The dial is a fine and original elaborated turn engine texture with light gold tone and raised gold plated numerals in excellent condition with the original set of hands.”
  • “Textured diagonal engine-turned pattern across the main dial surface”
  • “Stylized raised gold-toned Arabic numerals with small Arabic numerals marking 13 to 24 around the periphery”
  • “Sunken subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock with black calibrations and Arabic numerals at ten-second intervals”
  • “Pierced vintage-style hour and minute hands”

Reported Movement and Technical Details

The internal mechanism is obscured from view in the photograph. The vendor describes it as a crown-wound and crown-set nickel finish movement operating on 15 jewels with sub-seconds.

Caliber specifications, serial numbering, and movement markings are not recorded in this source. Performance and running condition claims derive solely from the seller's sales listing.

Evidence for this section
  • “Nickel finish open face high grade crown wind/crown set movement in overall excellent condition, running strong on 15 jewels and keeping accurate time with sub seconds.”

Open research questions

  • What specific Cortébert caliber number is stamped on the nickel-finished movement beneath the metal dust cover?
  • What specific Swiss hallmark symbols, purity stamps, or serial numbers appear inside the 14K gold case back?
  • What colors and geometric pattern comprise the dual-tone enamel decoration on the case reverse?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Cortébert Art Deco 14K Gold Slim Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Material14K solid gold“slim 14K solid gold open face case”
Jewel Count15 jewels“running strong on 15 jewels”
Diameter48 mm“measures 48mm side to side (excluding crown)”
Movement FinishNickel finish“Nickel finish open face high grade crown wind/crown set movement”
CrystalAcrylic“acrylic crystal”
Case Back OrnamentationArt Deco straight-line decorations with dual-tone enamel“gorgeous Art Deco straight line decorations with dual tone enamel on the back”
Dust Cover MaterialMetal“metal dust cover”
Reported Frame ConditionSmall dent on the frame“just a small dent on the frame”

Visible details

  • Open face configuration with bow and winding crown positioned at 12 o'clock
  • Textured diagonal engine-turned pattern across the main dial surface
  • Stylized raised gold-toned Arabic numerals with small Arabic numerals marking 13 to 24 around the periphery
  • Sunken subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock with black calibrations and Arabic numerals at ten-second intervals
  • Pierced vintage-style hour and minute hands

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber and case back decoration are not visible in the provided photograph and rely solely on source descriptions
  • Condition and originality claims derive entirely from the seller

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

Consulted source

30s CORTEBERT Art Deco 14K Gold Swiss Slim Pocket Watch – empressissi

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 063c658229

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