The Hunter Watch

A gold Hunter style watch on a chain is an essential accessory for the costume of many a gentleman in period novels and movies. They're less common today but still popular amongst fans of classic style. If (like me) you can't afford a genuine antique vintage English or Swiss hunter then there are some very good modern versions on the market, both in gold and silver and more affordable metals!

What Is A Hunter?

A Hunter watch is a type of pocket watch with a hinged case to protect the face.

Pocket watches are classifed as being either savonnette or lepine style according to the positioning of the seconds dial on the face. In a lepine watch, the seconds dial is in line with the winding stem. In a savonnette style pocket watch the two are at 90 degrees, usually at 6 and 3 respectively.

A Hunter watch has traditionally been of the savonnette style. The winding stem is at the 3 o'clock position and pressing this releases the cover, which is hinged at the 9 o'clock point.

Some pocket watches - especially modern ones - ignore this tradition and it's possible to buy hunter watches in the lepine style where the winding stem is at the 12 position.

Full and Half

A full hunter watch has a solid lid to the case and must be opened in order to be read. A variation is the half or demi hunter. In this style, the centre of the case is replaced by glass, allowing the hands to be seen and the watch read without the need to open the cover. A half hunter thus provides maximum convenience whilst a full gives best protection.

Consular Case

The case of a Hunter is sometimes called by the alternative name of consular, hence a "consular watch". In the consular case, not only does the front cover open but a second hinge attaches the watch mechanism to the rear of the case.

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The Hunter Watch Buy Aerowatch Roman Dial Hunter Watch A gold Hunter style watch on a chain is an essential accessory for the costume of many a gentleman in period novels and movies. They're less common today but still popular amongst fans of classic style. If (like me) you can't afford a genuine antique vintage English or Swiss hunter then there are some very good modern versions on the market, both in gold and silver and more affordable metals! What Is A Hunter? A Hunter watch is a type of pocket watch with a hinged case to protect the face. Pocket watches are classifed as being either savonnette or lepine style according to the positioning of the seconds dial on the face. In a lepine watch, the seconds dial is in line with the winding stem. In a savonnette style pocket watch the two are at 90 degrees, usually at 6 and 3 respectively. A Hunter watch has traditionally been of the savonnette style. The winding stem is at the 3 o'clock position and pressing this releases the cover, which is hinged at the 9 o'clock point. Some pocket watches - especially modern ones - ignore this tradition and it's possible to buy hunter watches in the lepine style where the winding stem is at the 12 position. Full and Half A full hunter watch has a solid lid to the case and must be opened in order to be read. A variation is the half or demi hunter. In this style, the centre of the case is replaced by glass, allowing the hands to be seen and the watch read without the need to open the cover. A half hunter thus provides maximum convenience whilst a full gives best protection. Consular Case The case of a Hunter is sometimes called by the alternative name of consular, hence a "consular watch". In the consular case, not only does the front cover open but a second hinge attaches the watch mechanism to the rear of the case. Clocks-Watches-Time / Watches / Types / Hunter / All original material copyright © Trevor Mendham 2005-2008. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Please read the site terms of use		Clocks Watches Celebrity Famous Makes A-H Makes I-Z Mechanics Types Chronograph Hunter Pocket Wrist Store Time Time & Motion More...