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Zenith Minute Repeating, Quarter-Hour Self-Strike and Monopusher Chronograph Hunter-Case Pocket Watch

Partially verified

According to Christie's, this yellow gold hunter-case pocket watch by Zenith dates to circa 1910 and measures 56 mm in diameter. It is fitted with a keyless manual-wind movement featuring monopusher chronograph, minute repeating, and quarter-hour self-strike complications. The white enamel dial is signed Zenith and displays Arabic numeral hour markers, an outer calibrated minute track, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, and central chronograph hands. The upper case rim is engraved 'SILENCE' and 'SONNERIE' adjacent to a strike selection slider. The lot was catalogued with an accompanying presentation box.

Dial and open front hunter case of the Zenith pocket watch showing strike slide engraving and subsidiary seconds
Dial and open front hunter case of the Zenith pocket watch showing strike slide engraving and subsidiary seconds — Christie's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
onlineonly.christies.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter-case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Zenith
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
116
Source-reported date
circa 1910
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

Construction and Exterior

The watch is encased in yellow gold and measures 56 mm in diameter. It is a hunter-case style timepiece.

The bezel rim features the engravings 'SILENCE' and 'SONNERIE' positioned near a mechanical strike selection slide. The winding crown at 3 o'clock includes a suspension bow and serves as the monopusher button for the chronograph.

Evidence for this section
  • “CASE MATERIAL: Yellow gold”
  • “CASE DIAMETER: 56 mm.”
  • “Engravings 'SILENCE' and 'SONNERIE' along the upper right bezel rim with an adjacent slide.”
  • “Winding crown with an integrated monopusher button and suspension bow positioned at 3 o'clock.”

Dial Configuration

The dial is composed of white enamel and is signed 'ZENITH' in black capitals below the 12 o'clock marker. It features Arabic numeral hour indicators and an outer minute track.

A subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at 6 o'clock, with central hands provided for the chronograph function.

Evidence for this section
  • “DIAL: White enamel”
  • “Dial signed 'ZENITH' in black capitals below the 12 o'clock numeral.”
  • “Subsidiary seconds dial located at 6 o'clock and a central chronograph hand.”

Mechanism and Operational Status

The timepiece utilizes a keyless, manual-wind movement equipped with a minute repeater, a quarter-hour self-strike, and a monopusher chronograph.

The condition report states the movement was not ticking at the time of cataloguing. While the repeating mechanism was observed to be functional, it operated at a high speed, and the watch required service due to prolonged inactivity.

Evidence for this section
  • “MOVEMENT: Manual, keyless”
  • “FUNCTIONS: Monopusher chronograph, minute repeater and quarter-hour self-strike”
  • “Movement: The movement is not ticking at the time of cataloguing, repeating is working but very fast.”
  • “A service is highly required as the watch has not been used in a long time.”

Open research questions

  • What specific hallmarks are visible on the interior covers?
  • Does the 'very fast' operation of the repeater mechanism indicate mechanical wear within the strike train or governor?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Zenith Minute Repeating, Quarter-Hour Self-Strike and Monopusher Chronograph Hunter-Case Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Circa datecirca 1910“CIRCA: 1910”
Case materialYellow gold“CASE MATERIAL: Yellow gold”
Case diameter56 mm“CASE DIAMETER: 56 mm.”
DialWhite enamel“DIAL: White enamel”
MovementManual, keyless“MOVEMENT: Manual, keyless”
FunctionsMonopusher chronograph, minute repeater and quarter-hour self-strike“FUNCTIONS: Monopusher chronograph, minute repeater and quarter-hour self-strike”
AccompanimentPresentation box“WITH: Presentation box”
Approximate Datingcirca 1910“CIRCA: 1910”

Visible details

  • Hunter-case open to the left displaying a white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals.
  • Engravings 'SILENCE' and 'SONNERIE' along the upper right bezel rim with an adjacent slide.
  • Subsidiary seconds dial located at 6 o'clock and a central chronograph hand.
  • Winding crown with an integrated monopusher button and suspension bow positioned at 3 o'clock.
  • Dial signed 'ZENITH' in black capitals below the 12 o'clock numeral.

Research qualifications

  • The movement and inside covers are not visible in the provided lot image.
  • The auction condition report notes the movement was not ticking at cataloguing and required service.

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

Consulted source

ZENITH. YELLOW GOLD MINUTE REPEATING, QUARTER-HOUR SELF-STRIKE AND MONOPUSHER CHRONOGRAPH HUNTER-CASE POCKET WATCH, | Christie’s

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 331a48c70b

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