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Georges Favre-Jacot 'Zenith' 14k Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This lot presents a hunting-cased pocket watch signed 'Georges Favre-Jacot ZENITH' on the dial, catalogued by the auctioneer in a 14-karat gold case. The white dial is catalogued at 44 mm and features black Roman numeral hour indices, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned above 6 o'clock. Elaborate pierced hands indicate the time. The auction house reports a 17-jewel movement, scattered minor surface scratches, and a monogrammed case. An attached watch chain is linked to the bow.

Front view of open hunting case pocket watch signed Georges Favre-Jacot Zenith
Front view of open hunting case pocket watch signed Georges Favre-Jacot Zenith — Witherell's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Georges Favre-Jacot
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
25
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
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

Dial and Case Configuration

The pocket watch is presented in a hunting case format with an open hinged front cover revealing a white dial. The dial features black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer track, and a sunken subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock calibrated with Arabic numerals in tens.

Ornate pierced metal hands indicate the time. The dial is signed 'Georges Favre-Jacot ZENITH' below the 12 o'clock position. In the catalog description, the auctioneer reports a 14k case and lists a 44mm dial.

Evidence for this section
  • “Open hinged front cover of a hunting case pocket watch”
  • “White dial signed 'Georges Favre-Jacot ZENITH' below the 12 o'clock position”
  • “Black Roman numeral hour markers and outer track”
  • “Sunken subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock with Arabic numerals in tens”
  • “Ornate pierced metal hands”
  • “in 14k case.”
  • “44mm dial.”

Movement and Exterior Details

The catalog records a '17 jewel movement.' The movement is not visible in the provided photograph, leaving its caliber, layout, and serial markings unrecorded in this source.

External visible features include a fluted crown, a round bow, and an attached curb-link watch chain. The auction entry also records the case as 'Monogrammed,' though the exterior lid decoration and monogram initials are not visible in the single front-facing photograph.

Evidence for this section
  • “17 jewel movement.”
  • “Monogrammed.”
  • “Fluted crown, round bow, and attached curb-link watch chain”

Condition and Documentation Limits

The condition report provided by the auction house states: 'Scattered minor surface scratches.' Operational status and timekeeping accuracy are not recorded in this source.

Documentation is limited to a single photograph of the opened watch. Hallmarks, case serial numbers, and interior cuvette inscriptions are not recorded in this source.

Evidence for this section
  • “Scattered minor surface scratches.”

Open research questions

  • What specific caliber number, serial number, and finishing are present on the 17-jewel movement?
  • What monogram or engraving is present on the exterior covers of the hunting case?
  • Does the catalogued 44mm dimension refer to the visible dial diameter or the full case diameter?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Georges Favre-Jacot 'Zenith' 14k Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Movement Jewels17 jewels“17 jewel movement.”
Case Material14k gold“in 14k case.”
Dial Size44mm“44mm dial.”
MonogramMonogrammed“Monogrammed.”
Auction House Condition ReportScattered minor surface scratches“Scattered minor surface scratches.”

Visible details

  • Open hinged front cover of a hunting case pocket watch
  • White dial signed 'Georges Favre-Jacot ZENITH' below the 12 o'clock position
  • Black Roman numeral hour markers and outer track
  • Sunken subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock with Arabic numerals in tens
  • Ornate pierced metal hands
  • Fluted crown, round bow, and attached curb-link watch chain

Research qualifications

  • Movement is not visible in the provided photograph; jewel count is source-reported
  • Monogram and exterior lid decoration are not shown in the single image

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

Consulted source

Sold at Auction: Georges Favre Jacot 14k Pocket Watch

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 00fdc46d84

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