
Pocket Watches · Pocket watch
Chopard 18-carat white gold pocket watch, ref. 9877
- Maker / attribution
- Chopard (maker)
- Date
- 20th century
- Historical period
- Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking (1900 – 1945)
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Object type
- Pocket watch
- Dimensions
- Diameter 41 mm
- Dealer
- WatchMuseum.org shop
- Stock no.
- Product 3414
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, WatchMuseum.org shop (product 3414)
- Catalogue title (original)
- Chopard Pocket Watch 9877 (English)
Editor's note
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Record summary
Catalogued by WatchMuseum.org shop (stock number Product 3414), this is a pocket watch by Chopard, made in Switzerland, dated 20th century. The Atlas places it in the Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking period (1900 – 1945) of its Pocket Watches collection. Recorded dimensions: Diameter 41 mm. The record is illustrated with 4 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 a world of timeless elegance with the Chopard Pocket Watch 9877, a masterpiece from the 20th century that epitomizes luxury and sophistication. This exquisite pre-owned timepiece, meticulously crafted in 18k white gold, showcases Chopard’s renowned craftsmanship and attention to detail. The manual movement and 41mm case size encapsulate a blend of classic design and enduring functionality, making it a coveted item for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The watch’s certified pre-owned status guarantees its authenticity and quality, ensuring that it remains a treasured piece for years to come. The harmonious interplay between the striking round caseback and the silver stick dial against the white gold casing creates a visually stunning contrast, solidifying its status as a true statement piece. Whether you are an avid collector or a connoisseur of fine timepieces, the Chopard Pocket Watch 9877 offers a timeless and classic addition to your collection, embodying the essence of refined elegance. Introducing a fine pre-owned Chopard pocket watch, crafted in luxurious 18k white gold. This vintage timepiece boasts a manual movement and has a 41mm case size that perfectly captures the essence of elegance and sophistication. The Chopard pocket watch reference 9877 is a true collector’s item, and its certified pre-owned status ensures its quality and authenticity. The striking round caseback and silver stick dial create a stunning contrast against the white gold casing, making this watch a true statement piece. If you’re looking for a timeless and classic addition to your collection, the Chopard pocket watch 9877 is the perfect choice. Creator: Chopard Case Material: White Gold Case Shape: Round Movement: Manual Wind Case Dimensions: Height: 41 mm (1.62 in)Width: 41 mm (1.62 in)Length: 24 mm (0.95 in) Period: 20th Century Date of Manufacture: Unknown Condition: Excellent
Historical context
Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking (1900 – 1945)
The wristwatch displaces the pocket watch; waterproof cases, self-winding and grand complications.
The pocket watch reached technical maturity and then began to give way to the wristwatch after the First World War. Complicated watches for collectors such as Henry Graves Jr. and James Ward Packard, railroad watches, and slim Art Deco dress watches are characteristic.
Read the period in the timelineMore pocket watches from this periodEarlier: Industrial Revolution
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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