{"product_id":"montre-gousset-face-ouverte-doree","title":"Double Half Hunter Skeleton Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Half Hunter Skeleton Pocket Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e with mechanical movement and half hunter case. Hand-wound and battery-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOpen face golden pocket watch: time laid bare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are timepieces one consults, and others one contemplates. This open face golden pocket watch belongs resolutely to the second category. The moment the winding crown yields beneath the fingers and the case springs to life, the eye is immediately captivated by the continuous ballet of gilded wheels, free from any obscuring dial. Mineral crystal allows light to penetrate to the heart of the mechanism, revealing each oscillation of the balance wheel with striking clarity. The gilded finish graces the entirety of the piece — open back, bridges, plate — in a chromatic continuity that evokes the watchmaking workshops of yesteryear. Reading the time becomes then a secondary gesture: what matters is the vivid consciousness of time flowing past, visible, measurable, almost tactile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe art of distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarrying this timepiece daily means maintaining a sensible and conscious relationship with time — far removed from the indifference of an ordinary dial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA mechanical piece without electronics or battery, it transcends generations without obsolescence, worthy of being passed down as a family heirloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual winding creates an intimate daily ritual: a few turns of the crown suffice to breathe life back into the mechanism and reconnect with watchmaking tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhere most watches conceal their soul, the golden open-dial pocket watch makes its movement the central subject — a transparency few pieces dare to embrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to wear the Skeleton Face Pocket Watch?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe open face mechanical pocket watch slips naturally into the pocket of a three-piece suit vest, its chain forming an elegant arc across the wool — a silhouette evoking the golden age of watchmaking bourgeoisie. It pairs with equal ease to a structured steampunk look, combined with a patinated leather jacket and brass accessories. For more contemporary wear, some carry it as a pendant, suspended from a long chain over an open shirt. Those wishing to explore other expressions of the closed pocket watch may also be interested in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/montre-gousset-double-chasseur-mecanique\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003emechanical double hunter pocket watch\u003c\/a\u003e, whose engraved cover offers an entirely different unveiling experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA gift of character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresenting this golden pocket watch with exposed gears to someone is offering them an object that demands attention and care — a gesture that says something about the one who bestows it. It suits the horology enthusiast who has not yet taken the mechanical leap, the industrial history aficionado, or one whom you wish to mark with a precise date. For a profile drawn to more discreet elegance, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/montre-gousset-demi-savonnette-argent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esilver half-hunter pocket watch\u003c\/a\u003e constitutes an alternative with more subdued tonalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nsm-ml\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse every model in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/skeleton-pocket-watch\"\u003eSkeleton Pocket Watch\u003c\/a\u003e. Other pieces worth a look: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/christmas-pocket-watch\"\u003eChristmas Pocket Watch\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/antique-bronze-pocket-watch\"\u003eAntique Bronze Pocket Watch\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-pocket-watch-for-suit-vest\"\u003eGold Pocket Watch for Suit Vest\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Univers Gousset","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":51002164248910,"sku":"42646533-golden","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":51002164281678,"sku":"42646533-black","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/8234\/7342\/files\/montre-a-gousset-mecanique-golden-skeleton-chic-or-447.webp?v=1779399183","url":"https:\/\/en.univers-gousset.com\/products\/double-half-hunter-skeleton-pocket-watch","provider":"Univers Gousset","version":"1.0","type":"link"}