Pocket Watch Quartz Half-Hunter Coffret
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Gold pocket watch box: the elegance of another era
There are objects that stop time by measuring it. This gold pocket watch box brings together within a single case a half-hunter timepiece with a gilded bronze case, a retro pendant, and a long 80 cm chain. As soon as the cover—adorned with engraved Roman numerals—opens, the dial reveals itself: fine hands, immediate readability, quartz movement with unwavering regularity. The gilded bronze captures light with that muted warmth unique to materials that age with dignity. Neither cold like steel, nor ostentatious like solid gold—just that amber hue evoking slow hours and waistcoat pockets of yesteryear. A timepiece designed to traverse generations as much as fashions.
The art of distinction
- To wear this watch is to choose to slow down: consulting the time becomes a deliberate gesture, almost ceremonial, at odds with digital immediacy.
- A collector's piece from day one, it joins a lineage of transmissible objects—a heritage one slips into a pocket before entrusting to another.
- The quartz movement ensures daily precision without manual winding, freeing its owner from any constraint of use.
- The half-hunter format—a cover partially open, allowing the time to be read when closed—distinguishes this piece from ordinary pocket watches and gives it an immediately recognizable character.
Specifications
| TYPE | Half-hunter |
|---|---|
| MOVEMENT | Quartz |
| WINDING | Battery |
| STYLE | Vintage / Classic |
| GENDER | Unisex |
| COLOR | Gilded bronze |
| CHAIN INCLUDED | Yes — 80 cm |
How to wear a gold pocket watch?
The retro gold pocket watch finds its natural place slipped into the pocket of a three-piece suit vest, chain running to the buttonhole—a classic style that is enjoying real relevance today in refined masculine fashion. It pairs equally well with a structured steampunk look: leather jacket, jabot shirt, copper-toned accessories. For freer daily wear, the 80 cm chain allows it to be worn as a sautoir, as a visible pendant over feminine or androgynous attire. Those wishing to explore other case silhouettes may be interested in our double-hunter pocket watch, whose cover fully protects the dial.
A gift of character
This elegant pocket watch box gift lends itself to all occasions deserving a memorable present: milestone birthday, retirement, diploma ceremony, or simply the desire to mark a friendship with a rare object. The carefully crafted case makes the unboxing as meaningful as the piece itself. For those seeking a different silhouette, the flip watch is an elegant alternative within the same family of objects. A choice that says something about the one who gives it.
Frequently asked questions
What type of movement equips this gold quartz pocket watch, and what precision does it offer?
The movement is quartz, powered by battery. This caliber ensures a rate deviation generally less than one minute per month, without requiring daily winding. It is a reliable choice for regular wear or for a piece kept in a collection.
How to maintain the gilded bronze case to preserve its luster over time?
Regular wiping with a soft, non-abrasive cloth is sufficient to maintain the brilliance of gilded bronze. It is advisable to avoid prolonged contact with moisture and cosmetics. In case of mild oxidation, a slightly damp cloth followed by careful drying remains the gentlest method.
Is this box suitable for long-term storage, for example as a collector's piece?
Yes. Stored away from direct light, moisture, and significant temperature fluctuations, this timepiece is easily preserved over the long term. The battery should be replaced periodically, even without regular wear, to prevent any risk of internal corrosion of the housing.
The Art of Timekeeping
At UNIVERS GOUSSET, the pocket watch predates the wristwatch by more than a century. It carried the time in an era when every object was built to last — visible mechanisms, engraved cases, hand-forged chains. Univers Gousset selects pieces that perpetuate this craftsmanship, without betraying its spirit.
For collectors and those discovering antique horology alike, our watches share a single standard: to endure over time. Through their mechanics, their materials, and what they represent worn every day.
Every watch has its character. Find yours.
Skeleton movement or hunter case, gold or silver, manual-wind or automatic — our collections cover the full spectrum of pocket watchmaking. Each piece is selected for its craftsmanship and character, not its trend.
What a pocket watch changes.
A bare wrist, a glinting chain — the difference comes down to one object.