Bucherer - Hand-Painted Enamel Hunter Case - 1980-1989

Introduction

A charming Bucherer ladies' pendant pocket watch, featuring a hunter case with a beautifully hand-painted white enamel cover depicting a bouquet of blue violets with green foliage on a rose gold-toned case. The dial is a warm engraved gold-tone centre with a black Roman numeral chapter ring, ornate hands, and the brand name BUCHERER printed at the top. The watch runs on a quartz movement, visible with the caseback opened.

Historical / Era context

Bucherer, founded in Lucerne in 1888, is one of Switzerland's most prestigious watch retailers and has long offered its own branded timepieces alongside its retail activities. This delicate ladies' pendant watch belongs to a tradition of decorative Swiss pocket watches featuring hand-painted enamel covers that were popular as luxury gift pieces and collector's items throughout the latter half of the 20th century. The combination of a hand-painted floral enamel lid, engraved gold-tone dial, and quartz calibre reflects Bucherer's approach to accessible luxury in the Swiss souvenir and gift watch market. No exterior caseback date stamp is present, so a precise production year cannot be confirmed.

Condition

The watch is running and keeping good time. The watch was checked running at the time of listing with a fresh battery. Battery life and long-term accuracy are not guaranteed. As a vintage timepiece it may benefit from a service.

Case: The case body shows light scattered fine scratches on the band and surfaces consistent with gentle handling. The hinge functions correctly and the hunter cover snaps shut securely. The rose gold-toned finish retains most of its lustre with only minor wear visible on the bezel rim.

Dial: The dial is in very good condition. The engraved gold-tone centre, black Roman numeral chapter ring, and BUCHERER text are all clean and clearly legible. No staining or damage is visible.

Crystal: The crystal is clean and clear with no chips or cracks observed.

Movement: The quartz movement is running. With the caseback opened, the movement is visible and fitted with an SR716S coin cell battery. The calibre is a compact Swiss quartz module mounted on a gold-toned plate.

Accessories: No box, papers, or chain are included. The watch is sold as shown.

Please review all photographs carefully for the detailed condition.

Specifications

Brand: Bucherer
Model: BUCHERER
Movement: Quartz (quartz)
Case material: Chromed
Case diameter: approx. 30.7 mm
Total length including crown: approx. 39 mm
Total length including crown and ring: approx. 43.5 mm
Dial color: Gold
Period: 1980-1989
Weight: approx. 24 g
Accessories: None (watch only)
In working order: Yes
Timekeeping: keeping good time (checked running with a fresh battery)

Closing note

This is a delightful decorative Bucherer pendant watch that would suit a collector of Swiss enamel pieces or anyone seeking an elegant wearable keepsake. Please examine all photographs carefully before bidding.
As with all vintage timepieces, please examine the provided photographs carefully to satisfy yourself with the condition before bidding. The watch is sold as a vintage collectible; water resistance and future maintenance are not guaranteed.
The item is carefully packed and shipped from Japan with tracking.
Import duties, taxes and customs charges are the buyer's responsibility.