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L Roberts Genève 8 Jewel Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This compact pocket watch is catalogued by dealer Bushells Antiques under the name L Roberts Genève and dated to circa 1900–1920 in the Edwardian period. The circular case is listed as fourteen-karat gold with a top pendant and rounded suspension bow, measuring 3.4 by 3.4 by 0.9 cm with a reported total weight of 26.7 g. The white enamel dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers and a perimeter minute track, with two central hands pointing near the 12 o'clock marker.

Dial view of the L Roberts Genève pocket watch showing Roman numerals and top bow
Dial view of the L Roberts Genève pocket watch showing Roman numerals and top bow — Bushells Antiques / Sellingantiques. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.sellingantiques.co.uk
Category
Pocket watch · Half hunter pocket watch
Maker / attribution
L Roberts Genève
Reference
SA1163832
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1900 - 1920
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

Identity and Attribution

This timepiece is listed as an L Roberts Genève 8-jewel half hunter pocket watch. It is associated with the Edwardian period, with an approximate date range of 1900 to 1920 provided by the dealer, Bushells Antiques.

The watch is recorded under Sellingantiques reference number SA1163832. While described as a half hunter, the front cover state is not clearly depicted in the provided imagery.

Evidence for this section
  • “L Roberts Genève 8 Jewell Half Hunter Romain Numeral 14k Gold Pocket Watch”
  • “Bushells Antiques has dated this 14k Gold Pocket Watch to the Edwardian era.”
  • “1900 - 1920”
  • “Sellingantiques Ref SA1163832”

Case Construction and Dimensions

The watch features a circular case described as 14k gold. Visible external features include a top-mounted pendant and a rounded suspension bow.

A hinge or release mechanism is visible along the perimeter of the case. The item is recorded as measuring 3.4 by 3.4 by 0.9 cm, with a total weight of 26.7 g.

Evidence for this section
  • “14k Gold Pocket Watch”
  • “Circular gold case fitted with a top-mounted pendant and rounded suspension bow.”
  • “Hinge or release mechanism visible at the edge of the case perimeter.”
  • “Approximate Dimension & Weight: 3.4 x 3.4 x 0.9 cm”
  • “26.7 g”

Dial and Visual Observations

The watch face features a white enamel dial with black Roman numeral hour markers and a perimeter minute track.

Two central dark hands are present on the dial, positioned near the 12 o'clock indicator.

Evidence for this section
  • “White enamel dial displaying black Roman numeral hour markers and a perimeter minute track.”
  • “Two central dark hands positioned close to the 12 o'clock indicator.”

Open research questions

  • Are there Swiss gold purity hallmarks on the interior case back to corroborate the 14k material claim?
  • Does the movement bridge carry official Swiss maker signatures or specific serial numbers?
  • What is the specific mechanical type (e.g., cylinder or lever) of the movement?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for L Roberts Genève 8 Jewel Half Hunter Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Material14k Gold“14k Gold Pocket Watch”
Dimensions3.4 x 3.4 x 0.9 cm“Approximate Dimension & Weight: 3.4 x 3.4 x 0.9 cm”
Weight26.7 g“26.7 g”
Period1900 - 1920“1900 - 1920”
Dealer AttributionEdwardian era“Bushells Antiques has dated this 14k Gold Pocket Watch to the Edwardian era.”
Sellingantiques ReferenceSA1163832“Sellingantiques Ref SA1163832”

Visible details

  • White enamel dial displaying black Roman numeral hour markers and a perimeter minute track.
  • Two central dark hands positioned close to the 12 o'clock indicator.
  • Circular gold case fitted with a top-mounted pendant and rounded suspension bow.
  • Hinge or release mechanism visible at the edge of the case perimeter.

Research qualifications

  • The internal movement is not depicted in this photograph; jewel count (reported as 8 jewels) and movement signatures are source-reported.
  • The listing identifies the watch as a 'Half Hunter', but the front cover is opened or not visible in this primary dial view.

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

Consulted source

Sold: L Roberts Genève 8 Jewell Half Hunter Romain Numeral 14k | Sellingantiques

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record c3b58314fb

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