18K Yellow Gold Birks Swiss-Made Pocket Watch
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This distinguished Birks pocket watch is a tastefully designed luxury timepiece. The case is crafted in 18K yellow gold, which gives it a warm, lustrous tone that ages beautifully over time. The back is brushed finish, softening reflections and offering a subtle contrast to the polished bezel and case body. The watch is open‑face style (meaning no cover over the dial), emphasizing simplicity and ease of reading. With a diameter of 41 mm, this is a relatively large pocket watch, substantial in hand, yet still manageable. The dial is a champagne colour, giving it a subdued, classic appearance. It carries stick (baton) hour markers, which keep the design minimal and clean. The minute and hour hands are gold‑toned, matching the case and harmonizing with the dial tone. It is powered by a mechanical movement. Attached is a gold plated 12‑inch long chunky rolo link chain.
Henry Birks & Sons was founded in 1879 in Montreal. Over the years it grew into one of Canada’s foremost luxury jewellers and retailers, known for fine jewellery, watches, and gifts. Birks did not, for most part, manufacture all components of its watches in‑house from the ground up. Rather, similar to many high‑quality jewellers, Birks often used Swiss movements and then private labelled or retailed them under the Birks name. Vintage Birks watches are well made, especially those with Swiss movements. They tend to be appreciated for what they represent: a piece of Canadian luxury history, marrying Swiss reliability and movements with Birks’ prestige as a jeweller. Collectors sometimes favor these because, for comparable Swiss‑made watches of the same era, Birks‑dialed pieces can be rarer and carry a story.
• 18K yellow gold watch; gold-plated chain
• Gram weight is 52.3
• Case measures approximately 41 mm
• Chain measures approximately 12"" in length
• Independently appraised value for insurance purposes: $3,000.00 (note: may not reflect selling price)
All items in the Estate Originals Collection are estate pieces created in years gone by. Although this item is in excellent condition, it could have some signs of its age and past enjoyment. The images shown are of the exact item you will receive.
