Pocket Watch Mechanical Double Hunter Skeleton
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Double Hunter Skeleton Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals
There exists within the double hunter skeleton pocket watch a singular way of inhabiting time. The moment the crown yields beneath the pressure of the thumb, the first cover recedes — then the second — revealing a dial bearing Roman numerals, traversed by light. The openwork caseback allows the arrangement of the gears to show through, the waltz of the levers, the breathing of the balance wheel. Nothing is concealed: the mechanics offer themselves to the eye in their complete truth. The gilded case encloses this miniature universe with the precision of a jewel box, while the transparent crystal protects without obscuring. Consulting the time becomes an act of contemplation — a suspended moment where horological precision and formal beauty meet in silence.
The Art of Distinction
- To carry this timepiece is to choose slowness — the pleasure of opening two covers before reading the hour, as one turns the page of a rare book.
- A piece to be transmitted as much as to be possessed, it belongs to that category of objects which traverse generations without losing their significance.
- The double cover protects the dial from shocks and the dust of daily life, extending the life of the mechanism without constraining the elegance of wear.
- The exposure of the movement through the skeleton dial offers to each glance an unprecedented reading: neither static tableau, nor mere instrument — a living mechanism beneath the hands.
Specifications
| TYPE | Double hunter skeleton |
|---|---|
| MOVEMENT | Mechanical |
| WINDING | Manual |
| STYLE | Classic / Luxury |
| GENDER | Men |
| COLOUR | Gold |
How to Wear a Double Hunter Pocket Watch?
The manner most faithful to its origins remains the three-piece waistcoat: the chain runs from a buttonhole to the breast pocket, the case rests sheltered within the fabric. For a wedding or ceremony, the pocket watch ensemble and tailcoat recover a period coherence that does not seek to imitate — it assumes it. Enthusiasts of steampunk aesthetics willingly pair it with a leather jacket or a rivetted frock coat, where the exposed mechanics of the dial resonate with the surrounding universe. For those wishing to explore other case finishes, the luxury mechanical silver version offers a more subdued alternative, equally worn as a pendant around the neck.
A Gift of Character
Certain gifts are forgotten the next day, others remain on the bedside table. This double-cover skeleton pocket watch belongs to the latter category — it suits the father whom one wishes to honour, the watch enthusiast one desires to surprise, he whose birthday deserves better than an ordinary object. For Valentine's Day or a wedding anniversary, he who seeks a lighter-covered piece might equally consider the half-hunter pocket watch with Roman numerals, of equally affirmed character.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the winding mechanism of this double hunter mechanical pocket watch function?
The movement is powered by a barrel spring wound manually using the crown. A few turns suffice to restore the power reserve. This daily or twice-daily gesture is constitutive of one's relationship with the watch: it establishes a concrete ritual between the wearer and his timepiece.
How does one maintain a skeleton dial with Roman numerals exposed to the gears?
The openwork dial requires no particular daily maintenance. One should avoid very dusty or humid environments, and entrust the watch to a watchmaker for thorough cleaning every three to five years, depending on the intensity of wear. The transparent crystal protects the entire exposed mechanism.
Is this double-cover skeleton pocket watch suitable for long-term storage in a case?
Yes, provided it is wound periodically — even in the absence of wear — to maintain lubrication of the moving gears. A mechanical timepiece immobilised too long may see its oils congeal. A monthly winding suffices to preserve the integrity of the movement over the long term.
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.