Pocket Watch Collier Steampunk Vintage
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Steampunk Necklace Watch: Time Suspended in Silver and Bronze
A steampunk necklace watch does more than tell time — it stages it. Worn as a long pendant, this hinged timepiece allows you to glimpse, before the cover even opens, the fictional mechanics engraved upon its case: intricate gears, silver and bronze finishes, textured reliefs that invite the touch. The eighty-centimetre chain positions the piece at sternum height, where it oscillates with each movement with the unhurried grace of pocket watches of old. At the crown's pressure, the cover pivots to reveal a white dial with Arabic numerals, legible without hesitation. The caseback, punctuated with stippled decoration, completes this silent dialogue between the imagined industrial aesthetic of the nineteenth century and the restrained elegance of a silver pendant watch crafted to endure.
The Art of Distinction
- To wear this timepiece is to introduce into an outfit a narrative tension — that of time both mastered and mysterious, which you choose to reveal or keep secret beneath a jacket lapel.
- A collectible in its own right, it extends the lineage of Victorian pocket watches while remaining accessible for daily wear, ready to be passed down as an object laden with personal history.
- The eighty-centimetre chain permits three distinct wearing styles — long pendant, doubled choker, and close to neck — offering a freedom of styling that few horological accessories allow.
- The marriage of silver and bronze on the case produces a rare two-tone finish in the silver pendant watch universe: neither wholly classical nor frankly baroque, but resolutely singular.
Specifications
| TYPE | Hunter (with cover) |
|---|---|
| STYLE | Steampunk / Vintage |
| GENDER | Unisex |
| COLOR | Silver / Bronze (two-tone) |
| CHAIN INCLUDED | Yes — 80 cm |
How to Wear the Steampunk Silver Necklace Watch
Worn long, the silver necklace watch hangs freely over an officer-collar shirt or a laced corsage — it punctuates the steampunk look without weighing it down. Doubled, the chain shortens the piece to collarbone height and dialogues with a buttoned waistcoat, a three-piece suit, or a shawl-collar coat. For a more assertive close-to-neck wear, it pairs with a simple black dress and reclaims the rigour of a statement jewel. Antique horology enthusiasts will appreciate slipping it into a waistcoat pocket in the manner of an antique mechanical pocket watch, allowing the chain to cascade across the fabric.
A Gift of Character
A milestone birthday, a diploma ceremony, a retirement celebration, a Valentine's Day — so many moments to offer an object that transcends time rather than a seasonal accessory. This steampunk necklace presents itself as a gift with dual appeal: jewellery for those who do not yet collect, a horological piece for those who recognise fine casework. To complete the gesture, the Seahorse quartz pocket watch constitutes a coherent alternative choice, with equally singular maritime accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the cover opening mechanism work?
The cover opens by pressing the crown. This pusher system, typical of hunter watches, releases the cover with a decisive gesture. It requires no tools and closes by exerting gentle pressure on the cover until the locking click engages.
Can the 80 cm chain be shortened or replaced?
The chain doubles to achieve a shorter wear without permanent modification. It fastens via a standard carabiner, compatible with most replacement chains available from a jeweller. No soldering is necessary to interchange it according to your wearing preferences.
How should this piece be preserved long-term?
Stored away from humidity and impact, in a fabric-lined box or anti-oxidation pouch, the watch retains its silvered appearance without premature tarnishing. Gentle polishing with a microfibre cloth is sufficient to maintain the case's lustre between wearings.
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.