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Revue Thommen gold plated manual wind wristwatch

Partially verified

This Revue Thommen wristwatch features a round polished gold-plated case measuring 38 mm in diameter. It is powered by a 17-jewel manual-wind movement, with signatures on the case, dial, and movement. The black dial presents baton hour markers, gold-tone hands, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. Fitted with a black signed leather strap and a signed plated buckle, the timepiece is recorded as sold on December 2, 2012. It was accompanied by an original presentation box, outer card, swing tag, and International Guarantee.

Front three-quarter view of the Revue Thommen wristwatch showing black dial, gold-plated case, and leather strap
Front three-quarter view of the Revue Thommen wristwatch showing black dial, gold-plated case, and leather strap — Bonhams. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bonhams.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Revue Thommen
Reference
170903/033
Catalogue / lot identifier
192
Source-reported date
Sold 02/12/12
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

Case and Exterior Construction

The timepiece is catalogued as reference 170903/033 and is housed in a round, polished gold-plated case measuring 38 mm in diameter. Visual examination shows straight lugs attached to a black leather strap.

A fluted crown set with a blue cabochon-style cap or tip is visible on the case band. The strap is described in the auction catalog as signed leather fitted with a signed plated buckle.

Evidence for this section
  • “Ref: 170903/033”
  • “Case: Round, polished”
  • “Size: 38mm”
  • “Revue Thommen. A gold plated manual wind wristwatch”
  • “Fluted crown set with a blue cabochon-style cap or tip”
  • “Black alligator-pattern leather strap attached to straight lugs”
  • “Strap/Bracelet: Black signed leather”
  • “Buckle/Clasp: Signed plated”

Dial Display and Visible Features

The black dial is fitted with gold-tone baton indices and matching central hands for displaying hours and minutes.

Auxiliary timing is provided through a subsidiary seconds register positioned above the 6 o'clock marker. According to the auction listing, the dial is signed alongside the movement and case.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial: Black, subsidiary seconds”
  • “Black dial with gold-tone baton indices and matching central hands”
  • “Small seconds counter positioned above the 6 o'clock marker”
  • “Signed: Case, dial & movement”

Movement and Reported Documentation

The watch is powered by a 17-jewel manual-wind mechanism. Specific caliber identification, movement finishing, and internal mechanical specifications are not recorded in the source catalog.

Accompaniments listed in the sale documentation comprise a Revue Thommen box, outer card, swing tag, and International Guarantee. A sale date of 02/12/12 is noted in the catalog entry.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: 17-jewel manual wind”
  • “Accompaniments: Revue Thommen box, outer card, swing tag, International Guarantee”
  • “Date: Sold 02/12/12”

Open research questions

  • What specific caliber number is the 17-jewel manual-wind movement used in reference 170903/033?
  • What base metal composition and plating thickness were utilized for the gold-plated case?
  • What specific markings and serial or reference numbers are engraved on the exterior or interior of the case back?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Revue Thommen gold plated manual wind wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference170903/033“Ref: 170903/033”
Sale DateSold 02/12/12“Date: Sold 02/12/12”
Movement Jewels17-jewel manual wind“Movement: 17-jewel manual wind”
Case Size38mm“Size: 38mm”
SignaturesCase, dial & movement“Signed: Case, dial & movement”
Strap DescriptionBlack signed leather“Strap/Bracelet: Black signed leather”
Buckle TypeSigned plated“Buckle/Clasp: Signed plated”
AccompanimentsRevue Thommen box, outer card, swing tag, International Guarantee“Accompaniments: Revue Thommen box, outer card, swing tag, International Guarantee”

Visible details

  • Black dial with gold-tone baton indices and matching central hands
  • Small seconds counter positioned above the 6 o'clock marker
  • Fluted crown set with a blue cabochon-style cap or tip
  • Black alligator-pattern leather strap attached to straight lugs

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement condition, caliber number, and case back details are not pictured in the provided view
  • Source notes gold plating rather than solid gold alloy

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

Consulted source

Bonhams : Revue Thommen. A gold plated manual wind wristwatch

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record b836cb66c8

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