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Pocket watch · Open-face pocket watch

Standard Gold-Filled Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This open-face pocket watch features a dial signed 'Standard U.S.A.', although the seller states the movement was made in Switzerland. The watch is housed in a gold-filled case reported at 50 mm excluding the crown, fitted with an acrylic crystal. It presents a light ceramic dial decorated with blue Arabic numerals, blue metal hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The seller dates the piece between 1900 and 1949 and notes that the movement is in working condition.

Front view of the Standard open-face pocket watch on a display stand
Front view of the Standard open-face pocket watch on a display stand — Catawiki. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.catawiki.com
Category
Pocket watch · Open-face pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Standard
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
107538512
Source-reported date
1900-1949
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

Case and External Construction

The watch features a gold-filled case described as having decorative features and signs of aging. It is fitted with an acrylic crystal.

The seller notes that 'Both lids close well' in the description, though visual evidence shows an open-face configuration.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case - gold filled”
  • “gold filled case with some aging , case with great decoration”
  • “Both lids close well”
  • “Crystal - acrylic”
  • “glass with some use”

Dial Design

The timepiece includes a multicolored ceramic dial featuring blue Arabic numerals. The dial is reported to be in great condition.

The watch is equipped with blue metal hands for indicating time.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial - multicolour ceramic , arabic blue numbers”
  • “dial in great condition”
  • “Hands - blue metal”

Movement and Origin

The movement is stated to be of Swiss manufacture. The seller reports the movement is currently in working condition.

No internal movement images or case hallmarks are provided in the source to verify specific caliber details or origin.

Evidence for this section
  • “MVM - made in Switzerland”
  • “working mvm”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific manufacturer or caliber of the Swiss movement?
  • What marks or hallmarks are present on the inner case back?
  • What is the explanation for the 'Standard U.S.A.' dial marking if the movement is Swiss?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Standard Gold-Filled Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
BrandStandard“Brand : Standard”
Case MaterialGold filled“Case - gold filled”
Case Diameter50 mm + crown“Size - 50 mm + crown”
Dial NumeralsArabic blue numbers“arabic blue numbers”
CrystalAcrylic“Crystal - acrylic”
Movement OriginSwitzerland“MVM - made in Switzerland”
Case Size50 mm including crown“Size - 50 mm + crown”
Dating1900-1949“1900-1949”

Visible details

  • Open-face gold-tone case with top winding crown and rounded bow
  • Light-colored ceramic dial inscribed 'Standard U.S.A.' below 12 o'clock
  • Blue Arabic numerals for hours and a printed outer minute track
  • Dark or blued metal spade-style hour and minute hands
  • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock with Arabic ten-second numerals

Research qualifications

  • The dial is marked 'Standard U.S.A.' while the listing text describes the movement as 'made in Switzerland'
  • The listing comments mention 'Both lids close well', though the front photograph shows an open-face watch without a front lid
  • Movement caliber and inner case markings are not visible in the provided photograph

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

Consulted source

Standard - Gold Pocket watch - 1900-1949 - auction online Catawiki

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record c12cb922b6

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