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Pocket watch · Full hunter pocket watch

Rolex full hunter pocket watch with box, c. 1910

Partially verified

This antique pocket watch dates to circa 1910 and is reported by the seller to be a stem-wound and stem-set full hunter by Rolex. According to the dealer description, the three-finger nickel bridge movement features a lever escapement, fishscale damascening, and a 'Rolex Lever, Swiss Made' signature. It is housed in a smooth gold-plated hunter case by Dennison measuring 50 mm wide by 13 mm deep, fitted with hinged inner, back, and front covers. The white enamel dial displays blued steel hands, Arabic numerals, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock under a mineral glass crystal, presented alongside a vintage Rolex box.

Front view of open gold-plated hunter pocket watch displaying white enamel dial, set in front of vintage Rolex box
Front view of open gold-plated hunter pocket watch displaying white enamel dial, set in front of vintage Rolex box — Atlam Watches / Antiques Boutique. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.antiquesboutique.com
Category
Pocket watch · Full hunter pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
4.120 (AB-67638)
Source-reported date
circa 1910
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

Visual Appearance and Dial Layout

In the primary photograph, the pocket watch is positioned in an open hunter configuration, with the front cover hinged to the left to display the dial. The white enamel dial features black Arabic numeral hour markers, an outer closed minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial located at the 6 o'clock position. Time is indicated by blued steel hands.

The open case reveals a smooth, polished gold-toned bezel surrounding the dial beneath a mineral glass crystal. A ribbed winding crown and a circular bow are located at the 3 o'clock position. The watch is accompanied by an illustrated green presentation box displaying an automobile, street scene, pocket watch illustration, and printed Rolex branding.

Evidence for this section
  • “Hinged front hunter cover is opened to the left, showing a plain metallic polished exterior rim.”
  • “White enamel dial featuring black Arabic numeral hour markers and an outer closed minute track.”
  • “Blued steel hands and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock.”
  • “Gold-toned ribbed crown and circular bow located at the 3 o'clock position.”
  • “Accompanied by a green vintage Rolex presentation box decorated with an illustrated street scene, automobile, pocket watch, and printed 'ROLEX' lettering.”

Case Construction and Dimensions

The dealer description states that the pocket watch is housed in a gold-plated hunter case manufactured by Dennison. The case structure is reported to include hinged inner, back, and front covers, featuring a smooth, plain exterior finish.

The casing measures 50 mm in width by 13 mm in depth. According to the seller, pressing inward on the winding mechanism releases the spring catch, allowing the front cover to pop open to an angle of just under 90 degrees.

Evidence for this section
  • “the movement comes in a gold plated hunter case by Dennison, which has a hinged inner, back and front cover”
  • “The case has a smooth plain finish and is in 95% mint condition – tiny marks only”
  • “The watch measures 50mm wide x 13mm deep”
  • “The front cover pops open to just under 90 degrees when you press the winder in.”

Movement Specifications and Attribution

The internal mechanism is not visible in the provided photograph because the case remains closed from the rear. According to the seller's documentation, the watch is powered by a stem-wound and stem-set nickel three-finger bridge movement equipped with a lever escapement and decorated with fishscale damascening.

The seller reports that the movement is signed "Rolex Lever, Swiss Made", which forms the dealer's basis for attributing the piece as a genuine Rolex pocket watch dating to circa 1910. The dial itself bears no visible maker name or signature.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement – the three finger nickel bridge movement has a lever escapement and is decorated with fishscale damascening.”
  • “The movement is signed “Rolex Lever, Swiss Made” and is in 95% mint condition – very clean”
  • “This is a genuine Rolex pocket watch made circa 1910”
  • “The watch is stem wound / stem set.”

Open research questions

  • What specific Dennison grade hallmarks and case serial numbers are stamped on the interior of the hunter covers?
  • Does the three-finger bridge movement bear an Aegler or Rolex calibre designation number underneath the balance wheel or dial?
  • What is the production date of the accompanying green Rolex presentation box relative to the circa-1910 watch?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex full hunter pocket watch with box, c. 1910
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Maker attributionRolex“This is a genuine Rolex pocket watch made circa 1910”
Movement signatureRolex Lever, Swiss Made“The movement is signed “Rolex Lever, Swiss Made””
Case makerDennison“the movement comes in a gold plated hunter case by Dennison”
Dimensions50mm wide x 13mm deep“The watch measures 50mm wide x 13mm deep”
EscapementLever escapement“the three finger nickel bridge movement has a lever escapement”
Winding systemStem wound / stem set“The watch is stem wound / stem set.”
Front cover opening angleJust under 90 degrees when winder is pressed“The front cover pops open to just under 90 degrees when you press the winder in.”
Movement finishFishscale damascening on nickel three-finger bridges“the three finger nickel bridge movement has a lever escapement and is decorated with fishscale damascening.”
Crystal typeMineral glass“The watch has a mineral glass”

Visible details

  • Hinged front hunter cover is opened to the left, showing a plain metallic polished exterior rim.
  • White enamel dial featuring black Arabic numeral hour markers and an outer closed minute track.
  • Blued steel hands and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock.
  • Gold-toned ribbed crown and circular bow located at the 3 o'clock position.
  • Accompanied by a green vintage Rolex presentation box decorated with an illustrated street scene, automobile, pocket watch, and printed 'ROLEX' lettering.

Research qualifications

  • The dial bears no printed maker signature or branding.
  • Internal movement features, damascening, and the reported 'Rolex Lever' signature are concealed within the case and not visible in the photograph.
  • The Dennison case maker stamps are not shown.

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

Consulted source

Vintage Rolex full hunter pocket watch with Box c1910 in Antique Pocket Watches

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record a1187a45b2

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