Gousset régulateur phase de lune - Triple Date Moon Phase - 127474 - 1850-1900

Pocket watch Regulator with moon phase and triple calendar, 67 mm, year 1890

Its originality is enhanced by its Roman numerals in a beautiful blue, followed by its golden hands and its fine gold ornaments.


This antique pocket watch combines elegance, technicality, and rarity in a single object: a watchmaking jewel that is difficult to find in such a condition.

Travail Suisse
Steel pocket watch with triple calendar and moon phase, white enamel dial with blue Roman numeral indices and black Arabic numerals.
Fine gold ornament
4 sub-meters: date, day, month, and a second/lunar phase.
Golden needles
Mechanical movement
Case numbered No. 127474
Silvered metal case
Internally, it is equipped with a glass bowl (very elegant).
Mineral glass
Diameter: 67 mm.
Weight: 184g
Made in Switzerland

It works perfectly, no major defects, a tiny impact on the enamel and on the glass side. See photos, nothing serious.

Watch appraised in person by an auctioneer.

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The white enameled porcelain dial is one of the most remarkable elements of this watch. Around it, you can find Roman numerals in an elegant blue for the hours and a minute scale with black Arabic numerals. Hand-applied gold ornaments emphasize its decorative character. The sub-dials indicating the month, day of the week and date are in French, a characteristic hallmark of Swiss watchmaking of the era.
The hands, gilded and finely crafted, pair perfectly with the overall design.

On the sides of the case, there are small pushers that allow adjustment of the various calendar functions, a typical technical solution of complicated watches from the late 19th century. The visible movement reveals meticulous work of gears and components made of bronze and steel, the result of Swiss haute horlogerie craftsmanship.


Pocket watches with complications such as the complete calendar and lunar phases appeared in the 18th century but reached their peak in the 19th century. The combination of these functions represented the ultimate mastery of mechanical watchmaking, which aimed not only to tell time accurately but also to record it astronomically and calendrically. The indication of lunar phases had both a romantic and scientific aspect, allowing the lunar cycle to be tracked with a precision appreciated both in rural areas and among astronomy enthusiasts.

In the 19th century, Switzerland established itself as the undisputed leader in the manufacture of watches with big complications. Major watchmaking houses developed increasingly complex and reliable mechanisms capable of displaying the days of the week, months, date, and moon phases on small dials integrated into the main dial. These pieces were almost entirely handcrafted, intended for a select clientele who appreciated both practical utility and technical and aesthetic refinement.

This type of watch, with its multiple functions adjustable by external pushers, required great technical skill both for its manufacture and maintenance. It is not surprising that many of these watches are now found in museums or private collections. Over time, pocket watches gradually replaced wristwatches, especially after the First World War. However, vintage models with complications remain highly sought after today for their beauty, rarity, and the testimony they offer of a golden age of artisanal watchmaking.


* 67mm Regulator Pocket Watch with Moon Phase and Triple Calendar, Circa 1890

Its originality is accentuated by its beautiful blue Roman numerals, gilt hands, and fine gold embellishments.

This antique pocket watch combines elegance, technical skill, and rarity in a single object: a horological gem rarely found in such condition.

Swiss Made
Steel pocket watch with triple calendar and moon phase, white enamel dial with blue Roman numeral and black Arabic numeral hour markers.
Fine gold embellishments
Four subdials: date, day, month, and seconds/moon phase.
Gilt hands
Mechanical movement
Case numbered 127474
Silver-plated metal case
Internally fitted with a glass cover (very elegant).
Mineral crystal.
Diameter: 67 mm.

Weight: 184g
Made in Switzerland

Works perfectly, no major flaws, just a tiny chip on the enamel and the side of the crystal. See photos, nothing serious.

Watch personally appraised by an auctioneer.

Fast and careful shipping via DHL