Pocket Watch Quartz Papillon Vintage
In stock | Ready to ship
Order within
D H M Sfor same-day processing.
Unable to load pickup service availability
Customers also liked
Free shipping on the entire store, no minimum purchase. Your order is carefully prepared and shipped as soon as possible.
Your payments are encrypted and processed securely on the Univers Gousset store. We accept Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and Apple Pay. No banking data is stored on our servers.
Bronze Butterfly Pocket Watch: Time Beneath the Wings
The bronze butterfly pocket watch does more than tell time — it suspends it. The moment you draw it from your pocket or lift it on its chain, something slows. The patinated bronze case, shaped as unfurled wings, captures light with that warm, muted lustre only this metal can offer. The dial with Arabic numerals inscribes itself with clarity, the hands gliding across the glass with the quiet regularity of a well-regulated quartz movement. The crown, positioned at three o'clock, responds to the touch with reassuring, domestic precision. This timepiece carries within it the memory of an era when every object of daily life deserved to be beautiful — when telling the time was still a small ceremonial act.
The Art of Distinction
- To hold this piece in the palm of your hand is to interrupt the flow of modern time and oppose it with a slow, deliberate, almost contemplative gesture.
- Bronze, a material that patinas with the years, makes this timepiece a living object — one capable of crossing generations while gaining character.
- The quartz movement ensures everyday reliability without requiring ritual winding: precision is there, discreet, permanent.
- Its butterfly form with wrought wings distinguishes it from any classical pocket watch — it is an object that belongs as much to jewellery as to horology.
Specifications
| NAME | Butterfly Bronze Vintage Quartz |
|---|---|
| TYPE | Open face |
| MOVEMENT | Quartz |
| WINDING | Battery |
| STYLE | Vintage |
| COLOUR | Bronze |
| CHAIN INCLUDED | Yes |
How to Wear the Bronze Butterfly Vintage Pocket Watch?
Slipped into the pocket of a wool waistcoat, the matching chain forming a gentle curve across the fabric, this butterfly pocket watch with chain pairs naturally with three-piece tailoring — tweed or corduroy especially call for this bronze hue. For a more liberated aesthetic, it can be worn as a pendant over an open-collared shirt or round-necked sweater, where others might choose a long necklace. Steampunk aesthetic enthusiasts will equally appreciate it: leather, exposed mechanisms and bronze converge in a visual coherence reinforced by, for example, a mechanical half-hunter pocket watch worn as a complement for grand occasions.
A Gift of Character
Some gifts are forgotten; others are passed down. This vintage butterfly pocket watch suits those who collect objects bearing history, enthusiasts of antique horology or devotees of Art Nouveau. It is given for a milestone birthday, at a moment of transition — graduation, departure, tribute. For those seeking a more formal closed-case piece, a gilded double-hunter pocket watch constitutes a worthy alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of movement equips this butterfly pocket watch, and what are its practical implications?
The movement is quartz type, powered by a battery. It guarantees constant precision without requiring daily winding. Time adjustment is performed via the crown positioned at three o'clock, a simple and direct manipulation.
How should the bronze case and matching chain be maintained to preserve their patinated appearance?
Bronze is cleaned with a soft, dry cloth, without abrasive products or excessive moisture. The natural patina that forms over time is part of the piece's character — attempting to remove it would be to remove its very soul. The chain should ideally be stored unfolded to avoid tangling.
Is this butterfly pocket watch suitable for long-term preservation or transmission?
Yes, provided the battery is replaced as necessary — a battery left discharged too long can cause leaks harmful to the movement. Stored away from moisture and shocks, this piece remains in good condition over many years.
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.