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Dennison 9ct Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Partially verified

According to the source, this 20th-century keyless-wind full hunter pocket watch features a 9ct yellow gold case manufactured by the Dennison Watch Case Company. The case measures approximately 51 mm in diameter, weighs roughly 91.7 grams in total, and bears case serial number 416971 alongside ALD sponsor marks and Special grade stamping. The white enamel dial exhibits black Roman numerals, a peripheral minute track, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. Internally, the watch is fitted with a 15-jewel Swiss manual-wind lever caliber finished in frosted gilt.

Front view of the Dennison 9ct gold full hunter pocket watch with open cover showing dial
Front view of the Dennison 9ct gold full hunter pocket watch with open cover showing dial — Bushells Antiques / Proantic. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.proantic.com
Category
Pocket watch · Full hunter pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Dennison Watch Case Company
Reference
1763732
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
20th century
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
416971

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

This pocket watch features a 9ct yellow gold full hunter case produced by the Dennison Watch Case Company. The case measures approximately 51 mm in diameter and weighs approximately 91.7 grams.

The case features an engine-turned pattern and a vacant circular cartouche on the exterior front cover. The serial number 416971 is stamped on the interior of the case, which also contains an internal hinged dust cover hallmarked as 9ct gold.

Evidence for this section
  • “9ct yellow gold full hunter pocket watch featuring a case manufactured by the Dennison Watch Case Company.”
  • “The case measures approximately 51mm in diameter and the total item weight is approximately 91.7 grams.”
  • “The external gold surfaces exhibit an engine-turned pattern and a circular vacant cartouche on the front cover.”
  • “The serial number 416971 is stamped on the interior of the case.”
  • “Access to the movement is provided by a hinged internal dust cover, also hallmarked 9ct gold.”

Dial and Visual Observations

The white enamel dial features black Roman numeral hour markers, a rail-track minute circle, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The watch is equipped with blued steel hands, a top-mounted fluted winding crown, and a matching gold-toned bow.

The front cover is hinged at the 6 o'clock position. 'SWISS MADE' text is present on the dial, and the watch is identified as a keyless-wind model.

Evidence for this section
  • “The white enamel dial contains black Roman numeral hour markers, a rail-track minute circle, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o’clock position.”
  • “The hands are crafted from blued steel.”
  • “This timepiece is a keyless wind model with a matching gold bow and a top-mounted winding crown.”
  • “'SWISS MADE' is printed along the outer edge near the 4 o'clock and 5 o'clock positions.”

Mechanical Specifications

The movement is a Swiss-made manual-wind lever caliber with 15 jewels. The movement plates are finished in frosted gilt and include a regulator lever with 'F/S' and 'A/R' markings.

Internal hallmarks reported by the source include the 'ALD' sponsor mark, '9 .375' purity hallmarks, and a 'Special' grade designation.

Evidence for this section
  • “The mechanical movement is a Swiss-made lever caliber featuring 15 jewels and a manual crown-wind mechanism.”
  • “The movement plates are finished in a frosted gilt and include a regulator lever marked with F/S and A/R for timing adjustments.”
  • “The internal case back carries the "ALD" sponsor's mark, the "9 .375" purity hallmarks, and the "Special" grade designation.”

Open research questions

  • What is the significance of the 'Special' grade stamp on Dennison cases?
  • Does the 'ALD' sponsor mark correspond to a specific period of production for the Dennison Watch Case Company?
  • Is the material 'Marble' listed in the source metadata a categorization error?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Dennison 9ct Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case MakerDennison Watch Case Company“Dennison Watch Case Company”
Case Serial Number416971“The serial number 416971 is stamped on the interior of the case.”
MovementSwiss 15 jewels“Swiss-made lever caliber featuring 15 jewels”
Purity Hallmarks9 .375“the "9 .375" purity hallmarks”
Case Diameter51mm“The case measures approximately 51mm in diameter”
Dealer Stated MaterialMarble“Material: Marble”

Visible details

  • Front cover is hinged open at the 6 o'clock position to reveal the dial.
  • White enamel dial displays black Roman numeral hour indices and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock.
  • Breguet-style blued steel hands, fluted winding crown, and matching gold-toned bow.
  • 'SWISS MADE' is printed along the outer edge near the 4 o'clock and 5 o'clock positions.

Research qualifications

  • Internal hallmarks, case serial number, and movement finishing are reported in the dealer text but are not visible in the provided image.
  • Listing metadata field lists 'Material: Marble', which is contradicted by the full description confirming 9ct yellow gold.

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

Consulted source

Proantic: 9ct Gold Dennison Special Full Hunter Pocket Watch Swiss 15j

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 792f884e98

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