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Minute-repeating chronograph pocket watch

Partially verified

This pocket watch, recorded as dating from circa 1900, is constructed in 18K yellow gold with a diameter of 56 mm. It functions as a chronograph with a repeating complication. The exterior features decorative enamel work, including a painted portrait of the Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur on the cover, depicted in lavender attire with a beaded necklace and turban. The reverse of the watch case displays the coat of arms of Jodhpur in polychrome enamel and gold. The watch contains a hand-wound movement and includes repeating functions and a chronograph mechanism. The interior case cover is engraved with the name of the recipient, "Maharaja Sardar Singhyl Saheb Bahadur von Jodhpur." The watch is accompanied by a wooden box. According to the auction report, the white dial exhibits cracks, and the overall condition is described as good.

Front cover featuring a portrait of the Maharaja
Front cover featuring a portrait of the Maharaja — Rapp Auktionshaus (via Invaluable). Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Pocket watch · Minute-repeating chronograph pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
6071
Source-reported date
circa 1900
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 Enamel Decoration

The watch case is crafted from 18K yellow gold and measures 56 mm in diameter. The outer front cover displays a detailed enamel portrait of a man, described as the Maharaja of Jodhpur, wearing a lavender-colored turban and a necklace of pearls and rubies.

The reverse side of the case is decorated with a multi-colored heraldic crest in gold and enamel, representing the flag of Jodhpur. The watch retains an internal dust cover which bears an engraved dedication to Maharaja Sardar Singhyl Saheb Bahadur of Jodhpur.

Evidence for this section
  • “Aussendeckel zeigt ein kunstvoll gemaltes Porträt des Maharajas in lavendelfarbener Kleidung mit Rubin- und Perlenkette sowie einem gesteppten Turban.”
  • “Rückseite schmückt eine mehrfarbige heraldische Darstellung aus Gold und Emaille, die die Flagge von Jodhpur zeigt.”

Movement and Complications

The watch is powered by a hand-wound movement. It is equipped with complex horological functions including a minute repeater and a chronograph with a stop-seconds feature. These functions allow for the audible signaling of time and the measurement of short time intervals.

The movement is housed within the gold savonette case, which features a bezel matching the 18K gold construction of the casing.

Evidence for this section
  • “Werk Handaufzug”
  • “Funktionen: Minutenrepetition, stoppbare Sekunde, Chronograph”
  • “Glas für Savonette, Lünette Gelbgold 18K”

Dial and Condition

The watch has a white dial with a mix of Roman and Arabic numerals for the indices. The auction report notes that the dial shows signs of age, specifically cracks, while assessing the overall condition of the object as good.

The watch is presented with a wooden storage box, which serves as an accessory to the timekeeper.

Evidence for this section
  • “Zifferblatt weiss, Index römisch/arabisch”
  • “Zustand: Gut (jedoch mit Rissen auf dem Zifferblatt)”
  • “Accessoires: Holzbox”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific manufacturer or maker of this watch movement?
  • Are there visible hallmarks on the case that verify the origin of the 18K gold?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Minute-repeating chronograph pocket watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Metal18K yellow gold“Gelbgold 18K”
Diameter56 mm“Durchmesser 56 mm”
FunctionsMinute repeater, chronograph, stop seconds“Funktionen: Minutenrepetition, stoppbare Sekunde, Chronograph”
DialWhite with roman and arabic numerals“Zifferblatt weiss, Index römisch/arabisch”
Weight157.94 g“Gewicht 157,94 g”
ConditionGood, with cracks on dial“Zustand: Gut (jedoch mit Rissen auf dem Zifferblatt)”
Datecirca 1900“Herstellungsjahr um 1900”

Visible details

  • Portrait on front cover features a turban-wearing figure
  • Reverse cover displays a heraldic coat of arms in enamel
  • Pendant is located at the 12 o'clock position
  • 18K gold construction specified for case and bezel

Research qualifications

  • The exact maker is not identified in the provided source
  • The claim that it was manufactured for the Indian market is provided as historical context in the auction description

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

Consulted source

MAHARAJA-TASCHENUHR, Gelbgold 18K, Herstellungsjahr um 1900, Durchmesser 56 mm, Gehäuse Zifferblatt weiss, Index römisch/arabisch, Glas für Savonette, Lünette Gelbgold 18K, Werk Handaufzug, Gewicht 157,94 g, Bedingung: *

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 53637814be

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