Pocket Watch Mechanical Half-Hunter 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.
Double half hunter pocket watch: elegance on two fronts
The double half hunter pocket watch is one of the most refined designs ever conceived in pocket watch horology. Two shutters articulate around a gold case, each pierced with an oval window that allows the dial to be glimpsed without opening it. The crown, positioned at two o'clock, commands both the winding of the mechanical movement and the display of a moon phase whose nuances invite contemplation. The dial, rich in detail — time windows, chiselled hands, soberly distributed complications — reveals an architecture conceived as much for the eye as for timekeeping. Placed on a desk, the timepiece transforms into a mini-clock, a living presence that animates the space with the discretion of a characterful timekeeper.
The art of distinction
- Wearing this piece is choosing to slow down — to consult the time as one turns a page, with intention.
- An object of transmission by nature, it transcends generations without aging, carrying with it the memory of a departed horological expertise.
- The two shutters allow the time to be read at a glance through the window, or the watch can be unfolded on a surface and turned into a table clock in its own right.
- The gold jaseron chain included distinguishes this piece from typical collector watches: it is both timekeeper and jewel.
Specifications
| TYPE | Double half hunter (double cover with window) |
|---|---|
| MOVEMENT | Mechanical |
| WINDING | Manual |
| COMPLICATIONS | Moon phase, hour / minute / second windows |
| STYLE | Vintage, Luxury |
| COLOUR | Gold |
| CHAIN INCLUDED | Yes — jaseron links, gold |
How to wear a luxury pocket watch?
The double half hunter pocket watch pairs naturally with a three-button waistcoat, the jaseron chain slipped through the buttonhole and the end nestled in the lower pocket — the classic posture of the gentleman from the turn of the century. It integrates equally well into a three-piece dark wool suit, where the golden gleam of the case punctuates the ensemble without weighing it down. For a freer register, steampunk aesthetic enthusiasts pair it with a velvet jacket, visible braces, and tanned leather accessories. Those wishing to deepen their exploration of pocket watches will find useful references in our selection of vintage pocket watches, which traces the great forms of the horological tradition.
A gift of character
The double hunter pocket watch is one of those gifts that marks a passage — a graduation, a retirement, a father's birthday, a Valentine's Day that refuses banality. Its symbolic density — visible mechanics, moon phase, double cover — makes it an object to admire as much as to give. For those who prefer a more intimate gesture, our mechanical heart pendant watch offers another way to give time to those you love.
Frequently asked questions
How does the winding mechanism work on this double half hunter pocket watch?
The movement is mechanical with manual winding. By turning the crown clockwise, you tighten the mainspring which accumulates the energy needed for the complications. The moon phase and dial indications are controlled by this same movement, without any battery.
Is the included jaseron chain suitable for daily wear?
The gold jaseron chain is designed to accompany the watch during daily wear. It is advisable to avoid sudden tension on the fixing ring and to remove the entire piece before any intense physical activity, in order to preserve the mechanics of the case and the integrity of the chain.
How to preserve this piece over time if it is not worn regularly?
A manually wound mechanical movement that remains inactive for a long time can see its lubricant dry out. It is recommended to gently wind the watch once a month and store it away from humidity, heat, and magnetic fields, ideally in a closed box.
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.