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Swiss 12-size Galonne pocket watch

Partially verified

This Swiss-made 12-size pocket watch features a Galonne case crafted from 0.800 fine silver, characterized by applied gold decorative accents and engraved floral motifs. The watch is a stem-wind model equipped with a movement marked as a cylinder escapement with six jewel bearings. The white enamel dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers, ornate gold-tone hands, and a dedicated subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the 6 o'clock mark. The external case measurements include a diameter of 1.75 inches, excluding the bow, and a thickness of 0.5 inches. The total weight of the object is 2.4 ounces. The auction description notes the presence of hairline cracks on the dial and general age-related wear throughout the piece. The movement is inscribed with the designation "Remontoir Cylindre 6 Rubis" and the case bears the mark "Guivre P&M" alongside a crown hallmark and the serial number 7095.

Front view of the 12-size Swiss pocket watch showing the white enamel dial and subsidiary seconds.
Front view of the 12-size Swiss pocket watch showing the white enamel dial and subsidiary seconds. — Lion and Unicorn (via Invaluable). Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Pocket watch · Stem-wind cylinder escapement pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Guivre P&M
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
255
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
7095

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 Design

The watch is housed in an 0.800 silver Galonne case. This construction style incorporates applied gold-tone trim, providing a contrast to the silver body. The exterior of the case back is decorated with extensive floral engraving surrounding a central shield-shaped cartouche, which remains unengraved.

The watch retains its original gold-tone winding crown and bow. The case is stamped with the numerical designation 0.800, a crown hallmark, and the serial number 7095, confirming the material purity and identification of the housing.

Evidence for this section
  • “0.800 fine silver Galonne case with decorative gold accents and engraved floral detail”
  • “The case is stamped "0.800" with a crown hallmark, serial number 7095, and the maker's mark "Guivre P&M”

Dial and Indication

The dial is constructed of white enamel and features black-painted Roman numeral hour markers. The layout is completed by a subsidiary seconds dial located at the 6 o'clock position. The hands are ornate in design and finished in a gold tone to coordinate with the case accents.

The auction report identifies condition issues regarding the dial, noting the presence of hairline cracks that appear to traverse the enamel surface. Despite these imperfections, the dial retains the original indices and subsidiary track.

Evidence for this section
  • “The white enamel dial features black Roman numerals, ornate gold-tone hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock.”
  • “Dial shows hairline cracks.”

Movement and Technical Specifications

The watch utilizes a stem-wind mechanism, identified by the inscription "Remontoir" on the movement. The timekeeping is regulated by a cylinder escapement, which was a common configuration for watches produced in the Swiss export market during this period.

The movement is listed as containing six jewel bearings. The manufacturing origin of this watch is identified as Switzerland, and it is designed for a 12-size configuration, referring to the specific diameter of the movement plates.

Evidence for this section
  • “The movement is marked "Remontoir Cylindre 6 Rubis", indicating a stem-wind design with a cylinder escapement and six jewel bearings.”
  • “Country of Origin: Switzerland”

Open research questions

  • Can the maker's mark 'Guivre P&M' be definitively linked to a specific Swiss manufacturer or retailer?
  • What is the precise manufacturing date range for this serial number sequence?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Swiss 12-size Galonne pocket watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerGuivre P&M“maker's mark "Guivre P&M”
Case material0.800 fine silver with gold trim“0.800 fine silver Galonne case with decorative gold accents”
Movement typeStem-wind cylinder“indicating a stem-wind design with a cylinder escapement”
Jewel count6 jewels“6 Rubis”
Serial number7095“serial number 7095”
Case dimensions1.75 inch diameter“Case diameter (excluding the bow): 1.75" dia.”
Weight2.4 ounces“The overall weight of the pocket watch is 2.4 ounces.”

Visible details

  • White enamel dial with visible hairline cracking
  • Engraved case back with central shield-shaped blank cartouche
  • Gold-tone winding crown and bow
  • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock

Research qualifications

  • The maker's mark 'Guivre P&M' is stated by the source, though readability in photos is limited
  • The exact production date remains unverified beyond the general attribution to the late 19th or early 20th century

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

Consulted source

Swiss 12S 0.800 Silver Pocket Watch, Remontoir Cylindre 6 Rubis

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 414ac9a452

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