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Louis Audemars 14K Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This Louis Audemars and Cie. pocket watch is housed in a 14K gold hunting case and dates to circa 1894. The watch features a white porcelain enamel dial with a single sunken seconds sub-dial and Arabic numerals. It is powered by a nickel bridge plate movement that is jeweled to the center and signed by the maker. The watch is approximately 45mm in diameter and weighs about 93 grams. A Christmas 1894 date is engraved on the cuvette, and both outer case lids display monograms. The movement is visible through a gold-mounted glass cover, and the watch includes its original fitted wooden box. The dial shows evidence of an edge flake near the seconds post, and the gold case exhibits normal signs of wear consistent with its age.

Front view of the Louis Audemars 14K gold hunting case pocket watch with the front cover open, displaying the white enamel dial and Arabic numerals.
Front view of the Louis Audemars 14K gold hunting case pocket watch with the front cover open, displaying the white enamel dial and Arabic numerals. — Luxe Auctioneers (via Invaluable). Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunting-case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Louis Audemars and Cie.
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
61
Source-reported date
circa 1894
Source-reported place
Not established

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 and Dial

The watch is encased in a 14K gold hunting case measuring approximately 45mm in diameter. The exterior lids of the hunting case are finished with personalized monograms. Inside, the watch features a white porcelain enamel dial, characterized by a single sunken subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the six o'clock mark. The hours are indicated with Arabic numerals.

The interior of the case includes a gold cuvette which bears an engraving dated Christmas 1894. The auction description identifies the casing as an American contract 14K gold case and notes that the case is serial numbered to the movement. The dial itself is signed by the manufacturer, L. Audemars, with the location cited as Brassus and Geneve.

Evidence for this section
  • “The American contract 14K Gold Case Is Serial Numbered To The Movement With Christmas 1894 Date Engraved On The Cuvette And both Lids Have Monograms.”
  • “The Watch Has A Single Sunk White Porcelain Enamel Dial With Roman Numerals And Is Signed Ls. Audemars Brassus and Geneve.”

Movement and Construction

The timekeeping is provided by a high-grade nickel bridge plate movement. This mechanism is jeweled to the center, indicating the placement of jewels within the gear train to reduce friction. The movement is signed by the manufacturer, referencing locations in Brassus and Geneve. A specific protective feature is the inclusion of a gold dust cover and a gold-mounted glass cover, which allows the movement to be observed without direct exposure to the elements.

The movement contains a regulation mechanism for adjusting the timing rate. According to the provided documentation, the watch was operational at the time of initial inspection, though the auction house clarifies that this did not involve testing for long-term accuracy or power reserve duration.

Evidence for this section
  • “L. Audemars and Cie. 14k Rose Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch Has A High Grade Nickel Bridge Plate Movement And Is Jeweled To The Center.”
  • “The watch has a gold dust cover and gold mounted glass cover over the movement.”

Condition and Accessories

The watch is offered with its original fitted wood box, which serves as the primary storage and presentation accessory.

Specific visual imperfections were noted, including an edge flake on the white porcelain enamel dial located near the seconds post. Prospective purchasers are cautioned that the condition report provided by the auction house is a subjective assessment and may not account for all internal faults or historical repairs. The lot is sold in an as-is condition.

Evidence for this section
  • “Condition Report Case: In good condition with normal signs of wear”
  • “Dial: Has edge flake near the seconds post”
  • “The Watch Comes With The Original Wood Box.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement serial number range for Louis Audemars watches produced in 1894?
  • What are the historical specifications for the 'American contract' cases associated with late 19th-century Swiss pocket watches?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Louis Audemars 14K Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerLouis Audemars and Cie.“Artist or Maker Louis Audemars and Cie.”
Case Material14K gold“14K GOLD HUNTING CASE POCKET WATCH”
Case Size45mm“The Watch Measures Approx. 45mm”
Weight93 grams“Weighs Approx. 93 Grams”
Movement TypeNickel bridge plate“Has A High Grade Nickel Bridge Plate Movement”
SignedL. Audemars Brassus and Geneve“The Movement Is Signed L. Audemars Brassus and Geneve.”
EngravingChristmas 1894“Christmas 1894 Date Engraved On The Cuvette”
Dial ConditionEdge flake“Dial: Has edge flake near the seconds post”

Visible details

  • Single sunken seconds dial with Arabic numerals
  • Nickel bridge movement with gold-mounted glass cover
  • Christmas 1894 engraving on the cuvette
  • Monograms on both external case lids

Research qualifications

  • Uncertainty regarding internal component originality and historical maintenance
  • Future accuracy and power reserve duration are untested

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

Consulted source

LOUIS AUDEMARS 14K GOLD HUNTING CASE POCKET WATCH, CIRCA 1894

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 8f7ee3a165

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