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Vintage European .800 Silver Open Face Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This vintage open face pocket watch features a silver-toned metal case tested for .800 silver, accompanied by a chain. The dial is decorated with a repeating geometric engine-turned lattice pattern, stylized Arabic numerals, Breguet-style hands, and a sunken subsidiary seconds register positioned above the 6 o'clock mark. Small 24-hour track numbers run along the outer perimeter. The auction description notes the piece is marked 'HERMAN KRJEG'. The dial face measures approximately 1 3/4 inches in diameter, while the attached chain measures roughly 17.5 inches long, yielding a reported combined total weight of approximately 83.32 grams.

Dial and front view of the open face pocket watch with attached chain
Dial and front view of the open face pocket watch with attached chain — Pandora Auctions. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.liveauctioneers.com
Category
Pocket watch · Open-face pocket watch
Maker / attribution
HERMAN KRJEG
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
0095K
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Not established

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

Dial and Case Presentation

The open-face pocket watch features a textured dial decorated with a repeating square geometric engine-turned lattice motif. It incorporates stylized Arabic numerals, an outer perimeter marked with 24-hour numerical indicators, Breguet-style open-pomme hour and minute hands, and a sunken subsidiary seconds dial positioned above the 6 o'clock mark.

The case features a decorated bow and crown assembly attached to a metal link chain. The auction listing reports that the face measures approximately 1 3/4 inches in diameter and states that the case was tested for .800 silver.

Evidence for this section
  • “Textured dial with a repeating square geometric engine-turned lattice motif.”
  • “Breguet-style open-pomme hour and minute hands.”
  • “Sunken subsidiary seconds dial positioned above 6 o'clock.”
  • “Outer perimeter marked with 24-hour numerical indicators.”
  • “Face measures approx. 1 3/4" in diameter”
  • “Tested for 800 Silver.”

Chain and Reported Specifications

A metal link chain is attached to the bow of the watch, which the auction description states measures approximately 17.5 inches long. The total weight of the watch and chain is reported as approximately 83.32 grams.

The auction description notes the piece is 'Marked HERMAN KRJEG'. The physical placement of this marking is not identifiable in the front-facing photograph and is not specified in the catalog text.

Evidence for this section
  • “Decorated bow and crown assembly attached to a metal link chain.”
  • “chain measures approx. 17.5" long and total weight is ca. 83.32 grams.”
  • “Marked HERMAN KRJEG”

Reported Condition and Visual Documentation Limits

The seller describes the lot as being in 'Very good vintage condition with minor patina according to age' and states that 'The watch is working.' Independent timekeeping accuracy and operational longevity are not recorded.

Internal movement details, mechanical configuration, and case hallmarks are not visible in the provided imagery and are not detailed in the source text.

Evidence for this section
  • “Very good vintage condition with minor patina according to age.”
  • “The watch is working.”

Open research questions

  • Where is the marking 'HERMAN KRJEG' located on the timepiece, and does it reference a manufacturer, retailer, or engraver?
  • What movement caliber, jewel count, and escapement type are present inside the watch?
  • What specific hallmarks, purity stamps, or serial numbers are stamped on the interior of the case?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vintage European .800 Silver Open Face Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Material.800 Silver“Tested for 800 Silver.”
Dial Diameterapprox. 1 3/4"“Face measures approx. 1 3/4" in diameter”
Chain Lengthapprox. 17.5"“chain measures approx. 17.5" long”
Total Weightca. 83.32 grams“total weight is ca. 83.32 grams.”
MarkingHERMAN KRJEG“Marked HERMAN KRJEG”
Reported Operational StateThe watch is working“The watch is working.”
Seller Condition DescriptionVery good vintage condition with minor patina according to age“Very good vintage condition with minor patina according to age.”

Visible details

  • Textured dial with a repeating square geometric engine-turned lattice motif.
  • Breguet-style open-pomme hour and minute hands.
  • Sunken subsidiary seconds dial positioned above 6 o'clock.
  • Outer perimeter marked with 24-hour numerical indicators.
  • Decorated bow and crown assembly attached to a metal link chain.

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement caliber, mechanical components, and maker's marks are not visible in the photograph.
  • Case back and internal hallmarks reported by the auction house are not depicted.

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

Consulted source

Magnificent Vintage Art Deco European 800 Silver Engine-turned Open Face Pocket Watch & Chains - Sep 18, 2026 | Pandora Auctions In Fl

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 58a6e2960c

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