Antique 1890s Solid Silver “Quantième” Full Calendar Moon Phase Pocket Watch

An exquisite and highly complicated piece of late 19th-century horology. Crafted circa the 1890s, this sophisticated “Quantième” (calendar) pocket watch represents the height of personal luxury and mechanical ingenuity from the era. During this period, Swiss and French watchmakers began miniaturizing complex calendar mechanisms, allowing gentlemen to carry not just the time, but the day and date in their waistcoats.

What truly sets this timepiece apart is its breathtaking aesthetic execution. The crisp white enamel dial is adorned with incredibly fine, hand-painted polychrome floral motifs featuring vibrant pink roses and delicate blue blossoms. This level of artistic dial work, combined with the mechanical complexity of a multi-register calendar, makes this a highly coveted piece for serious collectors of antique complicated pocket watches.

Detailed Specifications

• Era: Circa 1890s

• Case Material: Solid Silver

• Case Style & Dimensions: Classic open-face pocket watch profile with a beautifully engine-turned (guilloché) back cover featuring a blank, unmonogrammed central cartouche. 48mm diameter (excluding crown and bow).

• Cuvette (Dust Cover): The inner dust cover is elegantly hand-engraved with the watch’s technical specifications: “Quantième / Remontoir Cylindre / 10 rubis” framed by exquisite floral chasing.

• Dial: Pristine white enamel dial featuring Roman numeral hour markers and an outer Arabic minute track (5-60). The center is beautifully decorated with hand-painted polychrome floral arrangements.

• Complications: Three subsidiary registers featuring gold hands:

  • Left Register: Date indicator (odd numbers 1-31).

  • Right Register: Day of the week indicator in French (LUN, MAR, MER, JEU, VEN, SAM, DIM).

  • Bottom Register: Constant running seconds (10-60).

• Hands: Delicate, original antique hands.

• Movement: Antique mechanical cylinder escapement (10 jewels). Stem-wind (“Remontoir”) and pin-set. The calendar functions are advanced via the small setting pins located on the band of the case.

• Operational Status: Perfect working condition. The mechanical movement winds smoothly, the calendar functions advance properly, and it keeps highly reliable time.

Comprehensive Condition Report

• The Case: Exceptional antique condition. The solid silver case displays a beautiful, warm patina with crisp engine-turned details on the reverse. The blank cartouche allows for personal engraving if desired. The hinges are secure, and all covers snap shut tightly and precisely.

• The Dial: The complex enamel calendar dial is in outstanding, museum-grade condition. The white surface is brilliantly clean, and the delicate hand-painted roses remain vividly colored. It is incredibly well-preserved, free of any distracting chips, hairlines, or repairs.

• The Mechanics: The mechanical movement is immaculately clean and free of rust or oxidation. The winding action through the crown is smooth, and the setting pins operate exactly as intended.

Terms, Shipping & Handling This highly significant piece of 19th-century complicated horology will be handled with the utmost professional care. The timepiece will be meticulously packaged to ensure absolute safety during transit. It will be securely dispatched utilizing tracked and fully insured expedited international shipping (DHL Express) to guarantee its safe arrival anywhere in the world. Please thoroughly review all high-resolution macro photography provided to fully appreciate the remarkable condition, striking enamel artwork, and mechanical integrity of this historic Quantième pocket watch prior to purchasing. Should you require any further technical details, please do not hesitate to contact us