
Pocket Watches · Pocket watch
Triple-calendar moon-phase pocket watch with aperture displays
- Maker / attribution
- Unrecorded in source
- Date
- c. 1880
- Historical period
- Industrial Revolution (1850 – 1900)
- Country of origin
- Unrecorded in source
- Object type
- Pocket watch
- Dimensions
- Diameter 52 mm
- Dealer
- WatchMuseum.org shop
- Stock no.
- Product 3100
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, WatchMuseum.org shop (product 3100)
- Catalogue title (original)
- Digital Triple Calendar Moon Phase PocketWatch (English)
Editor's note
The listing's 'digital' refers to day, date and month shown in apertures, not an electronic display.View the source record (dealer listing) ↗ (opens another website in a new tab)Suggest a correction
Record summary
Catalogued by WatchMuseum.org shop (stock number Product 3100), this is a pocket watch, dated c. 1880. The Atlas places it in the Industrial Revolution period (1850 – 1900) of its Pocket Watches collection. Recorded dimensions: Diameter 52 mm. 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
The Digital Triple Calendar Moon Phase Pocket Watch from circa 1880 is a fascinating artifact that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the late 19th century, making it an essential acquisition for any discerning horology enthusiast or collector. This exquisite timepiece features a captivating white enamel dial adorned with Roman numerals and an outer minute track, complemented by digital apertures that intricately display the day, date, month, and moon phase, offering a harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal. The watch’s blued steel spade hands and matching seconds hand further enhance its timeless charm and sophistication. Encased in a robust 18ct English hallmarked yellow gold case, the watch exudes opulence with its plain back and inner cuvette, alongside the ingenious inclusion of hidden pushers that facilitate effortless adjustments of the calendar and moon phase functions. The mechanical ingenuity of this pocket watch is evident in its gilt metal keyless lever movement, fully jewelled to the center arbor, and its compensation balance and wolfs tooth winding mechanism, ensuring precise timekeeping and reliability. With its remarkable rarity and distinctive design, this pocket watch not only serves as a testament to the era’s innovative spirit but also as a valuable and refined addition to any collection, encapsulating a unique blend of classic elegance and advanced horological features. This incredible pocket watch is a true treasure and a must-have for any serious collector. Crafted in the 1880s, it boasts a magnificent white enamel dial with Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and digital apertures for the day, date, month, and moon phase. The blued steel spade hands and matching seconds hand add to its charm and elegance. The heavy 18ct English hallmarked yellow gold case is simply stunning, with a plain back and plain inner cuvette. The case also features hidden pushers for changing the day, date, month, and moonphase on the outside, making it incredibly convenient and user-friendly. The movement of this pocket watch is equally impressive, with a gilt metal keyless lever that is fully jewelled to the centre arbour. The compensation balance and wolfs tooth winding movement ensure that the time is accurate and reliable. In fact, the watch is in excellent working order overall. Overall, this pocket watch is remarkably rare and unusual, making it a valuable addition to any collection. It exudes an aura of sophistication and refinement, combining classic design with innovative features in a way that is truly unique. Case Material: 18k Gold,Yellow Gold Case Shape: Round Case Dimensions: Diameter: 52 mm (2.05 in) Place of Origin: England Period: Late 19th Century Date of Manufacture: 1884 Condition: Excellent
Historical context
Industrial Revolution (1850 – 1900)
American interchangeable-parts manufacture; railroad time standards; Swiss and German factory systems.
Machine production with interchangeable parts, pioneered by Waltham (1850s) and adopted by Elgin, Longines, Omega and others, made reliable lever watches widely affordable. Keyless winding became standard, railroad watch standards were introduced (1890s), and Swiss and American industries competed globally.
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Atlas type guide
Calendar, moon-phase and perpetual calendar watches
Calendar complications range from a simple date to the perpetual calendar, which automatically allows for months of different lengths and leap years until 2100. Pocket watches with perpetual calendars were made in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; Patek Philippe made the first perpetual calendar wristwatch in 1925, and series production followed in 1941. The annual calendar (Patek Philippe, 1996) needs correction only once a year.
Moon-phase displays use a disc with two moons and 59 teeth advanced daily, approximating the 29.5-day lunation; more precise trains reduce the error to one day in over a century.
What to look for
- Apertures or subsidiary dials for day, date, month and leap year.
- Moon disc under a 'bosom' shaped aperture.
- Recessed correctors on the case band for setting the calendar.
Dating clues
- Triple-date wristwatches: popular c. 1940–1955.
- Perpetual calendar wristwatches: from 1925 (unique) and 1941 (series).
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.
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