Locket Watch Appraisal

Vintage Gold-Tone Pendant Watch

The item is a small, round antique or vintage pendant watch, likely crafted from gold-toned metal, possibly rolled gold, gold-filled, or a lower karat gold given its apparent age and common materials for such pieces. The watch face is circular with a distinct golden or yellow-green hue, featuring radial grooves that create a sunburst effect, enhancing the visual appeal of the dial. The hour markers are visible around the periphery of the dial, though specific numerals are difficult to discern clearly due to the resolution and reflection. Two hands, possibly hour and minute, are centrally mounted and appear to be in a darker, contrasting color or material. The crystal covering the dial is slightly domed and exhibits some wear or scuffing, consistent with its age and use. The watch case itself is relatively simple in design but has a small, decorative bail at the top, from which a chain attaches. The chain is composed of a series of elongated, faceted links, suggesting a design typical of the early to mid-20th century. A winding stem and crown are visible on the right side of the watch case (from the viewer's perspective), indicating a mechanical movement. There are no clearly visible maker's marks or distinguishing engravings on the face or case from this image. The metal shows an overall warm patina, and there are no obvious signs of severe damage such as major dents, cracks, or missing parts, though surface wear is evident. The craftsmanship appears to be standard for mass-produced jewelry of its era, rather than high-end haute horlogerie.