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1930s Swiss Pocket Watch
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1930s Swiss Pocket Watch

1920 - 1940
Description

1930s Swiss pocket watch.

The watch has a Swiss 15-jewel stem-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover, there is some scratching to the cover.

The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is the 10ct gold filled Moon model from the Dennison Watch Case Company. The case is in lovely condition, just a small knock to the bezel but nothing serious at all.

The glass lens is in good condition.

The dial has a couple of nibbles to the very edge but they are covered by the bezel. When the bezel is closed, the dial is in lovely condition.

The watch comes in a vintage presentation box. The watch lies flat in the box, it has been propped up for the main photo.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this 1930s Swiss Pocket Watch to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09717758
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Dennison Moon mark inside the case: English gold-filled casework from around the 1920s or 1930s.
White enamel dial with sunken seconds: traditional dial manufacture before printed metal dials took over.
Swiss lever movement with jewelled bearings: standard mechanical movement of the inter-war period.
Inner hinged cuvette: protective cover keeping dust out of the movement.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1245394
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ALL PRICES INCLUDE UK POSTAGE (because of GPSR legislation, we no longer post items less than 100 years old to Europe, including Northern Ireland).

Please contact us regarding international shipping.

All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.

We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations.

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With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.

Description
1930s Swiss pocket watch.

The watch has a Swiss 15-jewel stem-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover, there is some scratching to the cover.

The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is the 10ct gold filled Moon model from the Dennison Watch Case Company. The case is in lovely condition, just a small knock to the bezel but nothing serious at all.

fig 1. A 1930s Swiss open-face pocket watch with a white enamel dial and Roman numerals displayed in a fitted leather case.
fig 1. 1930s Swiss Pocket Watch

The glass lens is in good condition.

The dial has a couple of nibbles to the very edge but they are covered by the bezel. When the bezel is closed, the dial is in lovely condition.

The watch comes in a vintage presentation box. The watch lies flat in the box, it has been propped up for the main photo.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this 1930s Swiss Pocket Watch to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09717758
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Dennison Moon mark inside the case: English gold-filled casework from around the 1920s or 1930s.
White enamel dial with sunken seconds: traditional dial manufacture before printed metal dials took over.
Swiss lever movement with jewelled bearings: standard mechanical movement of the inter-war period.
Inner hinged cuvette: protective cover keeping dust out of the movement.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1245394
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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Archive I A 1930s Swiss open-face pocket watch with a white enamel dial and Roman numerals displayed in a fitted leather case.

1930s Swiss Pocket Watch

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A 1930s Swiss open-face pocket watch with a white enamel dial and Roman numerals displayed in a fitted leather case.
1930s Swiss pocket watch
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A 1930s Swiss open-face pocket watch with a white enamel dial and Roman numerals displayed in a fitted leather case.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPocket Watches
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialGold, Enamel, Leather, Velvet
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsEnamel dial, Roman numerals, Subsidiary seconds dial, Onion crown

This open-face Swiss pocket watch dates from the 1930s Art Deco period and is presented in a vintage fitted leather box. The watch has a polished gold-filled case with an onion crown and a loop at the top, enclosing a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial. Inside the box, the lid is lined in gold-coloured silk fabric and the base features a black velvet lining. The outer box is made of mottled brown leather with a distressed, textured surface finish showing age-related wear. In a contemporary home, this gentleman's library timepiece is a small display object that sits on a desk, shelf, or cabinet. The watch measures 50 mm in diameter, excluding the winding stem and loop. The Swiss stem-winding movement operates within an inner hinged cover that exhibits surface scratching, and the case has a small knock to the bezel.

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Pocket watches from the 1930s reflect the influence of Art Deco styling, featuring clean lines, functional open-face dials, crisp Roman numerals, and slim casing intended for waistcoat pockets.

Cases were typically produced in solid gold, gold plate, silver, or nickel-plated metals, paired with fired enamel dials, steel hands, and mechanical brass movements with synthetic ruby jewels.

Authentic pieces generally feature Swiss control marks stamped inside the case back, serial numbers on the movement, crisp hand-painted or printed dial lettering, and a vitreous enamel dial surface.

A vintage pocket watch can be displayed on a dedicated watch stand under a glass dome on an office desk, or styled alongside books and leather accessories inside a display cabinet.

Keep mechanical watches away from moisture, extreme temperature changes, and strong magnetic fields. Professional mechanical servicing is recommended every three to five years.
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