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Movado open-face pocket watch with train dial

Partially verified

According to the seller, this open-face pocket watch was produced circa 1910 by Movado in Switzerland. Housed in a white metal case measuring 56 mm in diameter by 15 mm in depth, it features a hinged inner and back cover, a snap-on bezel, and a later replacement gilt bow. The white enamel dial displays black Arabic numerals, an outer chapter ring with red enamel 24-hour markers, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, and a printed depiction of a steam locomotive beneath 12 o'clock. The dealer reports that the stem-wound, stem-set watch is powered by a 15-jewel nickel three-quarter plate lever movement signed by Movado.

Dial and front view of the Movado open-face pocket watch featuring a train illustration
Dial and front view of the Movado open-face pocket watch featuring a train illustration — Atlam Watches. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.antiquesboutique.com
Category
Pocket watch · Open-face pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Movado
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
4.115 (AB-94077)
Source-reported date
circa 1910
Source-reported place
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

Visual Dial & Case Composition

The open-face pocket watch features a white enamel dial with bold black Arabic hour numerals and a perimeter ring displaying red markers numbered 13 through 24. A depiction of a steam locomotive appears directly below 12 o'clock, accompanied by the arched inscription "ANTI MAGNETIC" above the subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock.

The watch is housed in an open-face white metal case. Visible hardware at the pendant includes a fluted winding crown and an adjoining bow presented in a contrasting brass- or gilt-toned finish.

Evidence for this section
  • “White enamel dial featuring bold black Arabic hour numerals and red 13 to 24-hour markers along the periphery.”
  • “Depiction of a steam locomotive below 12 o'clock and the text 'ANTI MAGNETIC' arched above the subsidiary seconds dial.”
  • “White metal open-face case fitted with a contrasting brass- or gilt-toned bow and fluted winding crown.”

Case Construction & Replacement Elements

According to dealer documentation, the white metal open-face case measures 56 mm in diameter by 15 mm in depth. It is constructed with a snap-on bezel, a hinged inner cuvette, and a hinged back cover, finished in a plain smooth surface.

The seller identifies the bow as a later gilt replacement. The dial is fitted with a "plastic glass" crystal that exhibits surface scratching.

Evidence for this section
  • “The watch measures 56mm wide x 15mm deep”
  • “The bow is a later gilt replacement”
  • “The watch has a plastic glass which does have some scratches”
  • “Case – the movement comes in a white metal open face case, which has a hinged inner and back cover and a snap on bezel.”

Reported Movement & Mechanical Condition

Internal components are not displayed in the single front photograph, meaning movement details derive entirely from dealer claims. The watch is reported to contain a stem-wound, stem-set nickel three-quarter plate lever movement with damascening, signed "Movado, 15 Jewels, Swiss".

The seller explicitly emphasizes that despite its train illustration and 24-hour dial layout, "This is NOT a Rail Road grade pocket watch" and was simply styled to look like one. Mechanically, the source states that the mainspring slips once or twice at full wind before settling to run for 24 hours.

Evidence for this section
  • “the nickel ¾ plate movement has a lever escapement and is decorated with damascening. The movement is signed “Movado, 15 Jewels, Swiss””
  • “This is NOT a Rail Road grade pocket watch.”
  • “When winding the watch, the mainspring slips once or twice at the full wind and then settles to run a full 24 hour.”

Open research questions

  • What specific calibre markings or movement serial numbers are stamped beneath the plates to confirm or refine the dealer-reported circa 1910 dating?
  • What specific composition is the white metal case, and are any maker or purity hallmarks present on the inner caseback or cuvette?
  • Does the reported slipping at full wind indicate wear on the mainspring bridle or damage within the mainspring barrel assembly?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Movado open-face pocket watch with train dial
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Maker attributionMovado“The watch was made by Movado, Switzerland circa 1910.”
Dial illustrationSteam locomotive train“The dial is decorated with a steam locomotive train.”
Movement descriptionNickel 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, lever escapement“the nickel ¾ plate movement has a lever escapement and is decorated with damascening. The movement is signed “Movado, 15 Jewels, Swiss””
Dimensions56 mm wide by 15 mm deep“The watch measures 56mm wide x 15mm deep”
Bow replacementLater gilt replacement“The bow is a later gilt replacement”
Item code4.115 (AB-94077)“Code 4.115 (AB-94077)”
Hand configurationGilt handset with a blued steel subsidiary seconds hand“the white enamel dial has a pair of gilt hands and a blue steel sub seconds hand.”
Crystal materialPlastic glass with scratches“The watch has a plastic glass which does have some scratches”
Winding and setting mechanismStem wound and stem set“The watch is stem wound / stem set”

Visible details

  • White enamel dial featuring bold black Arabic hour numerals and red 13 to 24-hour markers along the periphery.
  • Depiction of a steam locomotive below 12 o'clock and the text 'ANTI MAGNETIC' arched above the subsidiary seconds dial.
  • White metal open-face case fitted with a contrasting brass- or gilt-toned bow and fluted winding crown.

Research qualifications

  • The movement and inner case covers are not visible in the provided photograph; specifications rely on dealer documentation.
  • The source reports that the mainspring slips once or twice at full wind before settling to run.

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

Consulted source

Vintage pocket watch with a TRAIN Dial c1910 in Antique Pocket Watches

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 77891e72d3

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