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Jules Perrenaud 18K Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch

Partially verified

According to Renaissance Antiques, this 18K yellow gold hunter case pocket watch dates to circa 1840 and is signed by Jules Perrenaud of Le Locle, Switzerland, on its dial, inner case, and movement. Measuring 45 mm, the yellow gold case features detailed floral engraving with black enamel accents, framed around an oval cobalt blue enamel cartouche set with rose-cut diamonds. The source reports that inside the case resides a porcelain dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, housing a 15-jewel key-wound and key-set movement. The watch is presented alongside a metal winding key in a fitted purple-lined wooden presentation box.

Closed Jules Perrenaud 18K yellow gold hunter case pocket watch with blue enamel and diamond accents, shown in its presentation box with winding key
Closed Jules Perrenaud 18K yellow gold hunter case pocket watch with blue enamel and diamond accents, shown in its presentation box with winding key — Renaissance Antiques. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.renaissanceantiques.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Jules Perrenaud
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
JROS 2026
Source-reported date
Circa 1840
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

Case Construction and Decorative Work

The pocket watch is configured in an 18K yellow gold hunter case measuring 45 mm in diameter. Externally, the visible gold cover features an oval medallion of rich cobalt blue enamel decorated with a diamond-set foliate cartouche, surrounded by intricate scrollwork and floral engraving.

According to Renaissance Antiques, cobalt blue enameling appears at the center of the case on both sides, with decorative engraving highlighted by black enameling and accented with rose-cut diamonds. In the photograph, the watch is positioned closed inside a fitted presentation compartment, leaving the reverse side hidden.

Evidence for this section
  • “The visible gold cover features an oval medallion of rich cobalt blue enamel decorated with a diamond-set foliate cartouche.”
  • “Intricate scrollwork and floral engraving surround the central blue enamel cartouche.”
  • “Cobalt blue enameling draws the eye to the center of the case on both sides.”
  • “Black enameling highlights the engravings.”

Dial and Mechanism Reports

Because the pocket watch is shown closed in the provided record photograph, its dial and internal mechanism are not visible for direct examination. The seller reports that the dial is porcelain, featuring Roman numerals along with a subsidiary seconds dial.

The source describes the internal mechanism as a 15-jewel movement operating via key wind and key set. Renaissance Antiques attributes the piece to watchmaker Jules Perrenaud of Le Locle, Switzerland, dating it to circa 1840 and stating that his name is featured on the dial, the inner case, and the movement.

Evidence for this section
  • “The watch dial is porcelain with Roman numerals. There is also a sub seconds dial.”
  • “The 15-jewel watch movement functions with a key wind and key set.”
  • “Jules Perrenaud of Locle Switzerland is the watchmaker.”
  • “His name is featured on the dial, on the inner case, and on the movement.”

Presentation Box and Accompanying Key

The watch is presented closed within a fitted rectangular hinged wooden presentation box lined with purple velvet and textile. Visible fabric wear and fraying are apparent on the interior lid lining.

Resting in a dedicated compartment directly beneath the pocket watch is a small metal winding key with an oval ring bow. The dealer asserts that the box is an original burl walnut presentation box decorated with brass inlay.

Evidence for this section
  • “Pocket watch is shown closed inside a fitted rectangular hinged wooden presentation box lined with purple velvet and textile.”
  • “A small metal winding key with an oval ring bow rests below the pocket watch in the lower compartment.”
  • “The wooden presentation box lid interior exhibits wear and fabric fraying.”
  • “The original burl walnut presentation box with brass inlay also comes with this special time piece.”

Open research questions

  • What specific caliber layout, escapement configuration, and mechanical condition are present on the Jules Perrenaud movement inside the case?
  • What precise hallmarks, serial numbers, and signature inscriptions appear on the cuvette and inner case covers?
  • Does any maker's stamp or period documentation confirm that the burl walnut and brass-inlaid box was originally matched to this specific pocket watch?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Jules Perrenaud 18K Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerJules Perrenaud of Locle Switzerland“Jules Perrenaud of Locle Switzerland is the watchmaker.”
Case material18K yellow gold“Swiss made 18K yellow gold hunters case pocket watch”
Movement jewels15-jewel“The 15-jewel watch movement functions with a key wind and key set.”
Diameter45mm“The watch measures 45mm.”
DateCirca 1840“Circa 1840”
Case decorationCobalt blue enameling and rose cut diamonds“Cobalt blue enameling draws the eye to the center of the case on both sides.”
Box description reportedBurl walnut presentation box with brass inlay“The original burl walnut presentation box with brass inlay also comes with this special time piece.”
Dial description reportedPorcelain with Roman numerals and sub-seconds dial“The watch dial is porcelain with Roman numerals. There is also a sub seconds dial.”
Movement operation reportedKey wind and key set, 15 jewels“The 15-jewel watch movement functions with a key wind and key set.”

Visible details

  • Pocket watch is shown closed inside a fitted rectangular hinged wooden presentation box lined with purple velvet and textile.
  • The visible gold cover features an oval medallion of rich cobalt blue enamel decorated with a diamond-set foliate cartouche.
  • Intricate scrollwork and floral engraving surround the central blue enamel cartouche.
  • A small metal winding key with an oval ring bow rests below the pocket watch in the lower compartment.
  • The wooden presentation box lid interior exhibits wear and fabric fraying.

Research qualifications

  • The watch is photographed only with the case closed; dial, movement, and inner inscriptions cannot be verified from the image alone.
  • The original pairing of the burl walnut presentation box to the watch is asserted by the dealer without independent documentation.

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

Consulted source

Swiss 18K Yellow Gold Hunters Case Pocket Watch in Original Presentation Box - Renaissance Antiques

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 83a38a582a

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