Case and Dial
The watch is enclosed in a four-body, polished 18K rose gold case in the 'bassine' style. It features a hinged gold cuvette protecting the internal movement components and measures 50 mm in total diameter. The exterior remains in a polished finish, as noted in the auction condition assessment. This Swiss keyless pocket watch, dated circa 1890, is crafted from 18K rose gold and features a calendar complication with moon phases. The timepiece is attributed to Swiss manufacture and is dated to circa 1890.
The white enamel dial is configured with painted radial Roman numerals and an outer minute track featuring Arabic numerals at five-minute intervals. Centrally, yellow gold spade-shaped hands indicate the time. The calendar display is organized via three distinct apertures arranged below the 12 o'clock position, which provide information for the day of the week, the date, and the month.
Evidence for this section
- “Four-body, "bassine", polished, hinged gold cuvette.”
- “White enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer five-minute Arabic numerals and minute track”
- “apertures below 12 o'clock for days of the month, date and month”