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Full hunter quarter repeater pocket watch

Partially verified

This object is an unsigned full hunter quarter repeater pocket watch catalogued with a diameter of 50 mm and an overall weight of 86 grams. The case is constructed from rose metal stamped 9K. According to the auctioneer, the watch contains an unsigned keyless wind movement featuring a club tooth lever escapement and a repeating complication. The white enamel dial is set with black Roman numeral hour markers, an upper subsidiary date dial located at twelve o'clock, and a subsidiary running seconds dial at six o'clock.

Dial and open front cover of the 9K rose metal full hunter quarter repeater pocket watch
Dial and open front cover of the 9K rose metal full hunter quarter repeater pocket watch — Fellows. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
the-saleroom.com
Category
Pocket watch · Quarter repeater full hunter pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
505
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Not established

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 Description

This is an unsigned full hunter quarter repeater pocket watch featuring a rose metal case stamped 9K. The watch has a diameter of 50 mm and an overall weight of 86 grams.

The case shows scratches, marks, and dints. The winding crown is noted as functioning, though its surface also displays scratches and dinting. The pendant bow exhibits noticeable marks and scratches.

Evidence for this section
  • “Rose metal case, stamped 9K.”
  • “50mm. 86gms.”
  • “Case shows scratches, marks and dints.”
  • “Crown is currently functioning correctly; the surface has noticeable scratches and dinting.”
  • “Pendant bow shows noticeable marks and scratches.”

Dial and Hands

The white enamel dial features black Roman numeral hour markers, a subsidiary date dial at twelve o'clock, and a subsidiary seconds dial at six o'clock.

The dial displays noticeable marks, scratches, and accumulated dirt or debris. The blued steel hands show distinct marks and tarnishing. The protective glass is missing from the watch.

Evidence for this section
  • “White enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers, subsidiary date dial to twelve, subsidiary seconds dial to six.”
  • “Dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches. Dirt and debris present to the surface of the dial.”
  • “Hands show noticeable marks and tarnishing.”
  • “Glass is missing.”

Movement

The watch contains an unsigned keyless wind movement with a club tooth lever escapement and a repeating complication. The source reported the movement as functioning at the time of the sale.

The auctioneer noted they were unable to gain access to the movement to perform an inspection of its internal condition.

Evidence for this section
  • “Unsigned keyless wind movement with club tooth lever escapement and repeating complication.”
  • “Movement is currently functioning.”
  • “We have been unable to gain access to the movement to be able to report its condition.”

Open research questions

  • What specific repeating complication mechanism is utilized in this movement?
  • Does the '9K' stamp correspond to a specific historical assay location?
  • What is the significance of the crescent-moon counterpoise on the date hand?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Full hunter quarter repeater pocket watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case material stamp9K“Rose metal case, stamped 9K.”
Movement maker signatureUnsigned“Unsigned keyless wind movement”
Escapement typeClub tooth lever“club tooth lever escapement”
ComplicationQuarter repeater“repeating complication”
Dial descriptionWhite enamel with date and seconds subs“White enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers, subsidiary date dial to twelve, subsidiary seconds dial to six.”
Total weight86gms“86gms.”
Weight86 grams“86gms.”
Auctioneer stated working orderNot guaranteed“Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.”

Visible details

  • Hinged front cover is open to the left, showing patterned or engine-turned engraving on the exterior lid surface.
  • White enamel dial displays Roman numeral hour indices, a subsidiary date dial at 12 o'clock, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock.
  • Winding crown, pendant, and bow are positioned at the 3 o'clock location relative to the dial.
  • Protective crystal is absent from the front bezel.
  • Dial hands are blued steel with a crescent-moon counterpoise on the date hand.

Research qualifications

  • Source notes the protective glass is missing.
  • The auction house was unable to gain access to the movement to inspect its condition.
  • Working order or timekeeping accuracy is not warranted by the auctioneer.

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

Consulted source

A full hunter quarter repeater pocket watch. Rose metal case, stamped 9K. Unsigned keyless wind m

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record c2f656f42d

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