Pocket watch · Open-faced pocket watch
Dating to circa 1930, this open-faced pocket watch by E. Gübelin is housed in an oversized 56 mm stainless steel case with a snap-on back, weighing a reported 82.60 grams gross. It features a black dial with an outer railroad minute track, applied or silvered baton indices, and an inner 24-hour scale marked from 13 to 24 in painted white numerals. According to auction records, the watch is powered by a 16-jewel manual-winding movement bearing serial number 67'650, while the case is numbered 19'611. Both dial and movement are signed.
Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.
This E. Gübelin open-faced pocket watch is housed in a 56 mm stainless steel case featuring a snap-on back. The watch is equipped with an arched metal bow and a fluted winding crown, positioned at the 12 o'clock mark.
The case is documented with the serial number 19'611 and a gross weight of 82.60 grams.
The timepiece features a black dial with an outer railroad minute track. It is marked with applied or silvered baton-style hour indicators, including double batons at the 12 o'clock position, and an inner circular chapter containing painted white Arabic numerals for 13 through 24-hour indication.
The dial is signed 'E. Gübelin' in cursive script below the 24 numeral and 'SWISS' below the 6 o'clock position.
The watch is powered by a manual-winding movement with 16 jewels, recorded as bearing the movement serial number 67'650. The movement is signed by the maker.
The source notes the production period as circa 1930.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Case diameter | 56 mm | “Dimensions: 56 mm” |
| Case material | Stainless steel | “Boîtier: acier, fond clipsé” |
| Movement number | 67'650 | “Numéro de mouvement: 67'650” |
| Case number | 19'611 | “Numéro de boîtier: 19'611” |
| Jewels | 16 jewels | “16 rubis” |
| Signature | Dial and movement | “Signed: dial and movement” |
Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.
Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record d8504092bc
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