Pocket watch · Open-face pocket watch
This open-face pocket watch is catalogued by the source under the maker Helvetia, reference 6445, and assigned to the date range 1970–1979. The watch features a yellow-toned metal case with a matching ribbed crown and top bow. The white dial presents bold black Arabic hour numerals, an outer minute track, openwork spade-style hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. Marked 'HELVETIA' beneath the 12 o'clock position and 'SWISS MADE' along the lower edge, the piece is mounted on an acrylic stand.
Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.
The item is catalogued in auction source records as a Helvetia pocket watch under lot number 90781893. The listing assigns reference 6445 and categorizes the piece within the 1970–1979 date range.
The auction entry records that the watch sold for €78. Specific provenance, original box, and accompanying manufacturer papers are not recorded in this source.
Direct visual observation shows an open-face configuration featuring a white dial with bold black Arabic hour numerals and an auxiliary seconds register at 6 o'clock. The time is traced with dark Breguet/spade-style hands bearing an open circular motif near the ends.
The dial displays 'HELVETIA' beneath the 12 o'clock marker and is marked 'SWISS MADE' along the lower rim. The housing is a yellow-toned metal case fitted with a grooved winding crown and a matching round top bow.
Internal caliber specifications, jewel count, escapement type, and mechanical operating condition are not recorded in this source. Visual inspection is limited to the exterior front of the watch mounted on an acrylic stand.
The exact composition and purity of the yellow-toned metal case—such as whether it is gold-plated, base metal, or solid alloy—are not stated in the source text. Corroboration for the reference designation 6445 and the 1970–1979 dating relies entirely on the auction headline.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Number | 90781893 | “No. 90781893” |
| Source Title Information | Helvetia - pocket watch - 6445 - 1970-1979 | “Helvetia - pocket watch - 6445 - 1970-1979” |
| Sale Price | €78 | “Sold for €78” |
| Listing Title | Helvetia - pocket watch - 6445 - 1970-1979 | “Helvetia - pocket watch - 6445 - 1970-1979” |
Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.
Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record c4ed87f08b
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