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S Smith & Sons 9ct Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This George V 9ct gold full hunter pocket watch is signed by S Smith & Sons of 68 Piccadilly, London. The case bears London import hallmarks alongside 9:375 fineness marks. According to the seller, the movement is stamped 'Made in Switzerland'. The white dial displays black Roman numerals, blued hands, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. The complete watch weighs approximately 63 grams, and the dealer dates the piece to the 1920s.

Front view of the 9ct gold full hunter pocket watch with lid opened, showing the dial, hands, crown, and bow
Front view of the 9ct gold full hunter pocket watch with lid opened, showing the dial, hands, crown, and bow — William Rand Antiques. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.sellingantiques.co.uk
Category
Pocket watch · Full hunter pocket watch
Maker / attribution
S Smith & Sons
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
SA988983
Source-reported date
1920s
Country
United Kingdom

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

Retailer and Hallmarking

The seller describes the piece as a George V 9ct gold full hunter pocket watch by S Smith & Sons of 68 Piccadilly, London. The case is listed as bearing London import hallmarks alongside 9:375 marks indicating 9ct gold.

The total weight is reported as 63 grams, and the seller gives a date attribution to the 1920s.

Evidence for this section
  • “A George V 9ct gold full hunter pocket watch by S Smith & Sons of 68 Piccadilly, London.”
  • “Case hallmarked with import marks for London and 9:375 for 9ct gold.”
  • “Weight: 63 grams”
  • “William Rand Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.”

Case Configuration and Dial Appearance

Visual observation shows a full hunter gold case opened to reveal the dial, with the inside of the front cover reflecting the dial numerals. The winding crown and rounded bow are set at the 3 o'clock position relative to the hunter layout.

The dial features black Roman hour numerals and a sunken subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. The seller notes that 'there is a very small bruise/crease to the back of the case', while asserting overall working order and condition.

Evidence for this section
  • “Full hunter gold case opened to show dial with front lid reflecting the dial numerals.”
  • “Crown and rounded bow positioned at the 3 o'clock side of the hunter case layout.”
  • “Dial features black Roman hour numerals and a sunken subsidiary seconds register at the 6 position.”
  • “there is a very small bruise/crease to the back of the case, barely noticeable”

Movement and Dimensions Reporting

According to the dealer description, the movement is stamped 'Made in Switzerland'. The movement is not visible in the provided primary photograph, leaving internal caliber details, jewel count, and maker marks unverified by direct observation.

The listing displays physical dimensions of 1cm height, 1cm width, and 1cm depth, which appear to be cataloging placeholders rather than true measured dimensions of the watch case.

Evidence for this section
  • “The movement stamped ‘Made in Switzerland’.”
  • “Height 1cm (0.39") Width 1cm (0.39") Depth 1cm (0.39")”

Open research questions

  • What specific date letter and sponsor mark appear with the London import hallmarks on the case?
  • What are the precise millimeter dimensions (diameter and thickness) of the case?
  • Which Swiss movement manufacturer supplied the movement marked 'Made in Switzerland'?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for S Smith & Sons 9ct Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
RetailerS Smith & Sons of 68 Piccadilly, London“S Smith & Sons of 68 Piccadilly, London”
Case HallmarksLondon import marks and 9:375 for 9ct gold“Case hallmarked with import marks for London and 9:375 for 9ct gold.”
Movement InscriptionMade in Switzerland“The movement stamped ‘Made in Switzerland’.”
Total Weight63 grams“Weight: 63 grams”
Seller Date Attribution1920s“William Rand Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.”
Listing ReferenceSA988983“Sellingantiques Reference SA988983”
Seller Condition StatementReported in working order with a small bruise/crease to the case back“In excellent condition and working order; there is a very small bruise/crease to the back of the case, barely noticeable”

Visible details

  • Full hunter gold case opened to show dial with front lid reflecting the dial numerals.
  • Dial features black Roman hour numerals and a sunken subsidiary seconds register at the 6 position.
  • Crown and rounded bow positioned at the 3 o'clock side of the hunter case layout.

Research qualifications

  • Listed physical dimensions of 1cm x 1cm x 1cm are dealer placeholders rather than actual measurements.
  • Movement is not visible in the primary photograph; movement stamping and condition rely on dealer reporting.

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

Consulted source

9ct Gold Swiss Movement Full Hunter Pocket Watch, S Smith & Sons | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 543c8d447f

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