Pocket Watches · Pocket watch
18kt Rose Zenith Pocket Watch Thomas Engel with, 1984
- Maker / attribution
- Zenith (maker)
- Date
- 1984
- Historical period
- Quartz Revolution (1969 – 1990)
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Object type
- Pocket watch
- Dealer
- WatchMuseum.org shop
- Stock no.
- Product 2698
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, WatchMuseum.org shop (product 2698)
- Catalogue title (original)
- 18kt Rose Zenith Pocket Watch Thomas Engel with Box & Papers (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by WatchMuseum.org shop (stock number Product 2698), this is a pocket watch by Zenith, made in Switzerland, dated 1984. The Atlas places it in the Quartz Revolution period (1969 – 1990) of its Pocket Watches collection. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.
Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.
Catalogue description
Dealer description — WatchMuseum.org shop
Step into the world of horological excellence with the 18kt Rose Zenith Pocket Watch Thomas Engel, a masterpiece crafted in 1984 that epitomizes timeless elegance and intricate craftsmanship. This limited edition pocket watch, numbered 9, is a testament to Zenith’s dedication to precision and luxury. Housed in a stunning 18kt rose gold case, this timepiece features a mechanical hand-winding movement that powers an array of functions including hours, minutes, small seconds, moon phases, days of the week, and even a thermometer. The 50.6mm diameter and 14.1mm thickness of the case provide a substantial yet refined presence, complemented by a beautifully guilloche case back. The Breguet-style silver guilloche dial, adorned with Roman numerals, adds a touch of classic sophistication to this modern marvel. Weighing in at 130.5 grams, this exquisite pocket watch is presented in its original Zenith box, complete with spare parts, a pouch, and the original Zenith papers, ensuring it is a truly exceptional addition to any discerning collector’s ensemble. Introducing a remarkable limited edition pocket watch, the 18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9. This exquisite timepiece boasts a mechanical hand-winding movement, offering hours, minutes, small seconds, moon phases, days of the week, and even a thermometer function. The stunning 18kt rose gold case measures 50.6mm in diameter and 14.1mm in thickness, with a beautiful guilloche case back. The Breguet-style silver guilloche dial is accented with Roman numerals, adding a classic touch to this modern treasure. With a total weight of 130.5 grams, this pocket watch comes in its original Zenith box, complete with spare parts, a pouch, and the original Zenith papers, making it a truly exceptional addition to any collection. Creator: Zenith Case Material: 18k Gold,Yellow Gold Weight: 130.5 g Movement: Manual Wind Case Dimensions: Depth: 14.1 mm (0.56 in)Diameter: 50.6 mm (2 in) Style: Artisan Period: 1980-1989 Date of Manufacture: 1984 Condition: New
Historical context
Quartz Revolution (1969 – 1990)
Seiko's Astron begins mass quartz timekeeping; traditional industries contract sharply.
Quartz pocket watches and inexpensive novelty watches appeared, while traditional mechanical pocket watches survived mainly as collectibles and gifts.
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Atlas type guide
Pocket watches
The pocket watch was the dominant personal timekeeper from the late seventeenth century until the First World War. Its development tracks the history of the escapement: verge watches with fusees until the late eighteenth century; Thomas Mudge's lever escapement (c. 1755) and the cylinder escapement popularised by George Graham and later by Swiss makers; and the Swiss and English lever watches of the nineteenth century. Lépine's bar-bridge calibre and keyless winding made watches thinner and easier to use.
Industrialisation transformed the trade: American factories such as Waltham (from 1850) and Elgin produced interchangeable parts by machine, and Swiss makers responded with their own mechanisation after the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition. By 1900 a reliable watch was affordable to millions; the finest makers continued to produce complications and precision watches.
What to look for
- The escapement: verge (crown wheel), cylinder, duplex, English or Swiss lever.
- Key winding (a square arbor in dial or back) or keyless crown winding.
- Signatures and serial numbers on the movement, dial and inside case back.
- Hallmarks, case maker's marks and gold or silver standards stamped in the case.
- Dial material: enamel, silver, gold, later printed metal.
Dating clues
- Verge watches dominate before c. 1800; cylinder watches c. 1770–1900; lever watches after c. 1820.
- Keyless winding: increasingly common after c. 1860.
- Manufacturer serial number lists exist for Waltham, Elgin, Longines, Omega, Patek Philippe and others.
General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.
Read next:Verge escapementDetached lever escapementFuseeIdentification Centre
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