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Juvenia open face pocket watch

Partially verified

This open face pocket watch by Juvenia features a 42 mm yellow metal case stamped 18K 750 with serial number 218256, weighing 38 grams in total. According to the auctioneer, it is powered by a signed keyless wind movement with a club tooth lever escapement. The white dial displays Arabic numeral hour markers, an outer track, blued pierced hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the six o'clock position. The dial is marked 'CHRONOMETER' over three stars and signed 'JUVENIA'.

Dial view of the Juvenia open face pocket watch
Dial view of the Juvenia open face pocket watch — Fellows. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.fellows.co.uk
Category
Pocket watch · Open-face pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Juvenia
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
362
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
218256

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

This open face pocket watch features a yellow metal case measuring 42 mm. The case is stamped '18K 750' and is numbered 218256.

The condition report notes that the case shows noticeable scratches, marks, and dints. Additionally, the glass crystal is missing.

Evidence for this section
  • “Yellow metal case, stamped 18K 750.”
  • “Numbered 218256.”
  • “Case shows noticeable scratches, marks and dints.”
  • “Glass is missing.”

Dial and Hands

The white dial features Arabic numeral hour markers and a subsidiary seconds dial at the six o'clock position. The dial is printed 'JUVENIA' and 'CHRONOMETER' above three stars.

The condition report notes that the dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches, while the hands show noticeable marks and tarnishing.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial with Arabic numeral hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial to six.”
  • “Dial printed 'CHRONOMETER' arched above three stars and 'JUVENIA'”
  • “Dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches.”
  • “Hands show noticeable marks and tarnishing.”

Movement

The watch is powered by a signed keyless wind movement with a club tooth lever escapement. The auctioneer records that the movement is currently functioning.

The condition report states the movement has scratches, marks, and tarnishing visible to the naked eye.

Evidence for this section
  • “Signed keyless wind movement with club tooth lever escapement.”
  • “Movement is currently functioning.”
  • “Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye.”

Open research questions

  • What is the horological significance of the 'CHRONOMETER' designation and the three-star mark on this specific Juvenia dial?
  • Can the serial number 218256 be associated with specific Juvenia production records?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Juvenia open face pocket watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case material stamp18K 750“Yellow metal case, stamped 18K 750.”
Serial number218256“Numbered 218256.”
EscapementClub tooth lever“Signed keyless wind movement with club tooth lever escapement.”
Gross weight38gms“38gms.”
Gross weight38 grams“38gms.”

Visible details

  • White dial featuring stylized black Arabic numeral hour markers
  • Blued steel hands including a cathedral-style pierced minute hand and spade-tipped hour hand
  • Dial printed 'CHRONOMETER' arched above three stars and 'JUVENIA'
  • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at six o'clock with blued hand and inner graduations
  • Pendant, fluted winding crown, and oval bow situated at 12 o'clock
  • Yellow metal open face case lacking a protective glass crystal

Research qualifications

  • Source condition report notes that the glass crystal is missing
  • Condition report records noticeable marks, dints, and scratches on the case, dial, and hands
  • Movement and interior case hallmarks are not pictured in the photograph

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

Consulted source

Lot 362 | A yellow metal open face pocket watch by Juvenia.

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record d65387df8b

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