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Pocket watch · Manual-wind pocket watch

Platinum pocket watch with gray dial and blue stone bezel

Partially verified

This pocket watch is constructed with a round platinum case, described as having a minimum purity of 850/1000. It measures 42 mm in diameter. A distinctive feature of the case design is the edge, which is decorated with a row of small blue stones. The watch features a gray-toned dial adorned with Arabic numerals for the hours and a railway-track style index for the minutes. Currently, the dial is fitted with a single pear-shaped hand. The platinum case back displays a monogram consisting of the initials "JA". Power is provided by a mechanical movement, which is operated via a manual winding crown. The total weight of the watch is 48.61 grams. As reported by the auction description, the item is currently non-functional, shows visible signs of wear and surface scratches, and is missing one of its hands. Professional servicing is recommended by the source.

Front view of the platinum pocket watch showing the gray dial, Arabic numerals, single pear-shaped hand, and blue stone-set bezel.
Front view of the platinum pocket watch showing the gray dial, Arabic numerals, single pear-shaped hand, and blue stone-set bezel. — NEO Enchères, via Invaluable. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
orbiscollectibles.com
Category
Pocket watch · Manual-wind pocket watch
Maker / attribution
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Reference
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Catalogue / lot identifier
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Source-reported date
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Source-reported place
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Object description

Case and Exterior Construction

The watch is housed in a round platinum case with a specified minimum purity of 850/1000. It measures 42 mm in diameter, providing a substantial presence. A key decorative element is the edge of the case, which is finished with a row of small blue stones.

The case back provides a personal detail with the inclusion of the initials "JA" in a monogram format.

Evidence for this section
  • “This pocket watch features a round platinum case, with a minimum purity of 850/1000, measuring 42 mm in diameter.”
  • “The edge of the case is decorated with a row of small blue stones.”
  • “The platinum case back is monogrammed with the initials "JA".”

Dial and Visual Features

The timepiece features a gray-toned dial that provides a muted contrast to the platinum case. The time is indicated by Arabic numerals for each hour, while the minutes are tracked via a railway-track style index located around the periphery of the dial. The dial appears to have a textured finish.

Currently, the dial configuration is incomplete, as it is fitted with only a single pear-shaped hand. The loss of the secondary hand impacts the legibility and visual balance of the dial face as presented in the current state.

Evidence for this section
  • “It has a gray-toned dial displaying Arabic numerals for the hours and a railway-track style index for the minutes.”
  • “The watch includes a single pear-shaped hand.”
  • “is missing one hand”

Movement and Condition

The watch utilizes a mechanical movement that requires manual winding via the external crown. This system is representative of traditional pocket watch construction. The weight of the object is recorded at 48.61 grams.

The auction description reports that the movement is currently non-functional. Given the absence of one hand and the noted operational issues, professional servicing is required to restore the watch to a working condition. The current state reflects a need for technical assessment by a qualified horologist.

Evidence for this section
  • “The movement is mechanical and features manual winding via the winding crown.”
  • “The watch has a gross weight of 48.61 grams.”
  • “is currently non-functional, and is missing one hand; professional servicing is recommended.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific nature and type of the blue stones used on the bezel?
  • Does the internal movement bear any manufacturer marks or serial numbers that could aid in identification?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Platinum pocket watch with gray dial and blue stone bezel
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case materialPlatinum (minimum 850/1000)“platinum case, with a minimum purity of 850/1000”
Case diameter42 mm“measuring 42 mm in diameter”
Gross weight48.61 grams“gross weight of 48.61 grams”
Dial decorationArabic numerals and railway-track index“displaying Arabic numerals for the hours and a railway-track style index for the minutes”
MonogramJA“The platinum case back is monogrammed with the initials "JA”
ConditionNon-functional and missing one hand“is currently non-functional, and is missing one hand”

Visible details

  • Gray dial with sunburst-style guilloché or texture
  • Missing one hand from the center arbor
  • Bezel edge appears to be set with a continuous row of blue stones
  • Pendant and bow assembly consistent with manual-winding pocket watches

Research qualifications

  • The exact composition or identity of the blue stones on the bezel is not specified
  • The functional status of the internal mechanical movement is unverified beyond the auction description

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

Consulted source

Platinum pocket watch with gray dial and blue stone bezel decoration

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record e80ae97713

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