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Tissot Vintage Hunter-Case Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This Tissot hunter-case pocket watch features a gold-plated case measuring approximately 48 mm in width. According to the seller, it is powered by a manual-winding mechanical movement and dates from an estimated period of the 1980s to 1990s. The watch features an opening front cover with internal circular graining. Its white analog dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers, decorative dark-tone hands, an outer red 24-hour scale, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at the 6 o'clock position. The dial bears the script signature 'Chs Tissot & Fils Depuis 1853' and is marked 'Swiss Made' along the lower edge.

Front three-quarter view of the open Tissot hunter-case pocket watch showing dial and inside cover
Front three-quarter view of the open Tissot hunter-case pocket watch showing dial and inside cover — Catawiki. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.catawiki.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter-case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Tissot
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
106341559
Source-reported date
1980s–1990s
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

Case Form and Construction

The timepiece features a gold-plated hunter-style case cataloged with an approximate width of 48 mm. Visual observation of the catalog image shows the hinged front lid open to approximately 90 degrees, displaying internal circular graining (perlage) across its interior face. The winding crown, pendant, and bow assembly are positioned at the 3 o'clock mark relative to the dial.

Although the seller description notes that the front exterior of the gold-tone case features decorative engraving, this exterior surface is faced away from view in the provided photograph. Case material composition beyond the seller's gold-plated designation, plating thickness, and internal case markings are not recorded in this source.

Evidence for this section
  • “Hinged front cover shown opened to roughly 90 degrees with engine-turned perlage finishing across the inner surface.”
  • “The gold-tone hunter case features decorative engraving on the front cover, giving the watch an elegant ornamental character while protecting the dial when closed.”

Dial Configuration and Markings

The watch is fitted with a white analog dial displaying black Roman numeral hour markers paired with ornate, dark-toned hands. Directly below the 12 o'clock position, the dial bears the script signature 'Chs Tissot & Fils / Depuis 1853'. Along the bottom perimeter, the watch displays a 'Swiss Made' marking.

A supplementary red 24-hour scale marked with Arabic numerals 13 through 24 circles the outer perimeter outside the Roman numeral chapter ring. At the 6 o'clock position, an inset subsidiary seconds register features track calibrations numbered in Arabic numerals at 10-second intervals.

Evidence for this section
  • “The white dial features black Roman numeral hour markers, ornate dark-tone hands and a subsidiary seconds display at 6 o'clock.”
  • “A red outer 24-hour scale provides an additional period detail, while the "Swiss Made" marking is visible at the lower edge of the dial.”

Reported Movement and Catalog Limits

According to the seller's catalog entry, the watch is powered by a manual-winding mechanical movement and was 'running at the time of inspection'. The seller reported an estimated production timeframe of the 1980s–1990s and noted that the item was sourced from the 'Japanese professional reuse market'. The listing notes no accessories were included.

Neither the internal movement nor the inner case back markings are visible in the provided image or specified in the listing text, leaving caliber designation, jewel count, and serial numbers unrecorded. Additionally, the seller stated that long-term timekeeping accuracy and service history have not been tested or provided.

Evidence for this section
  • “The watch is running at the time of inspection. Long-term accuracy has not been tested.”
  • “Authentic item sourced from Japanese professional reuse market.”
  • “No maintenance history is provided unless stated.”

Open research questions

  • What specific base caliber powers this pocket watch, and does the movement plate bear Tissot factory stamping?
  • What reference, serial, or plating hallmarks are stamped inside the case back?
  • What specific pattern or motif is engraved on the exterior of the hunter front lid?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Tissot Vintage Hunter-Case Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Movement typeManual-winding mechanical“Movement: Manual-winding mechanical”
Case materialGold-plated case“Case: Gold-plated case”
Case widthapproximately 48 mm“Case width: approximately 48 mm”
Dial descriptionWhite analog dial with Roman numeral hour markers and subsidiary seconds“Dial: White analog dial with Roman numeral hour markers and subsidiary seconds”
PeriodEstimated 1980s–1990s“Period: Estimated 1980s–1990s”
AccessoriesNone“Accessories: None”
Seller condition gradeA (Very good condition with slight signs of use)“A: Very good condition with slight signs of use.”
ReferenceUnknown“Reference: Unknown”

Visible details

  • Hinged front cover shown opened to roughly 90 degrees with engine-turned perlage finishing across the inner surface.
  • Winding crown, pendant, and bow situated at the 3 o'clock position relative to the dial.
  • Dial is signed in script 'Chs Tissot & Fils / Depuis 1853' below the 12 o'clock marker.
  • Outer perimeter displays red 24-hour Arabic numerals (13 to 24) corresponding to Roman numerals.
  • Small seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position marked with Arabic numerals at 10-second intervals.

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber and internal case markings are not visible in the provided image.
  • Estimated dating (1980s–1990s) is reported by the seller and not verified by serial number records.
  • Front exterior case engraving mentioned in the source description is not visible in this open dial view.

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

Consulted source

Tissot - Tissot Vintage Hunter-Case Pocket Watch - Senza prezzo di riserva - Unisex - 1980-1989 - Catawiki

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 460b28c670

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