CORNELL WATCH COMPANY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ROLAND G. MURPHY, UNIQUE WRISTWATCH WITH GRAND FEU ENAMEL AND MICRO-ROTOR MOVEMENT AND OPEN FACE WATCH
Unique Piece 1870 PC Wristwatch (left side)
CIRCA: 2024
CASE NO: 1870
PC CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIAMETER: 39 mm.
DIAL: White, Grand Feu Enamel
MOVEMENT: Automatic (micro-rotor)
BUCKLE: Stainless steel Velle Alexander buckle
BOX: Yes
PAPERS: Yes
WITH: Cornell International Warranty dated December 2024 and presentation box for both watches
Charles Simon created this beautiful presentation box just for the auction
Paul Cornell Pocket Watch (right side)
CIRCA: 1873
CASE NO: 84174
MOVEMENT NO: 22893
CASE MATERIAL: Nickle silver
CASE DIAMETER: 51.5 mm.
DIAL: White, enamel
MOVEMENT: Manual
BOX: Yes
PAPERS: Yes
WITH: Cornell International Warranty dated December 2024 and presentation box for both watches
$5,000-8,000 | £4,000-6,300 | €4,800-7,600
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Unique Piece 1870 PC Wristwatch The unique piece, the 1870 PC (“Paul Cornell”), was created in partnership with Roland G. Murphy, known for crafting America’s finest timepieces since 1992. The 1870 PC is a tribute to the Cornell Watch Company’s highest grade pocket watches from the 19th century and it features a traditionally crafted double-sunk Grand Feu enamel dial and thermal blued hands inspired by the original. Inside, the hand-decorated Schwarz Etienne ASE 200 automatic movement features 33 jewels, a micro-rotor, and an 86-hour power reserve. The watch’s 39mm case is crafted from a mix of brushed and polished 316L stainless steel and is hand assembled, rigorously tested, and warrantied by the RGM Watch Company.
Paul Cornell Pocket Watch This gilt, full-plate, size-18 pocket watch was made entirely in Chicago and dates to 1873. It was intended for use as a high-grade railroad watch and features the original double-sunk Grand Feu enamel dial, thermal blued hands, and a sterling silver stemwinding case. The movement is signed “Paul Cornell” and is the most elaborately decorated and precise movement grade originally offered by the Cornell Watch Company, featuring 19 jewels, some with gold settings, a lever escapement, and an index patent regulator. Paul Cornell was not only the namesake of the original Cornell Watch Company, but also the founder of Hyde Park, Chicago. Fewer than 10 “Paul Cornell” grade pocket watches are known to exist today. This specific example comes from the Cornell Watch Company’s private collection.
The Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation would like to thank John and Chrissy Warren of Cornell Watch Company, and Roland G. Murphy for their generous time and donation.
Roland G. Murphy, Founder, RGM
Fewer Than 10 Known Examples, the PAUL CORNELL POCKET WATCH
This gilt, full-plate, size-18 pocket watch was made entirely in Chicago and dates to 1873. It was intended for use as a high-grade railroad watch and features the original double-sunk Grand Feu enamel dial, thermal blued hands, and a sterling silver stemwinding case. The movement is signed “Paul Cornell” and is the most elaborately decorated and precise movement grade originally offered by the Cornell Watch Company, featuring 19 jewels, some with gold settings, a lever escapement, and an index patent regulator.
Paul Cornell was not only the namesake of the original Cornell Watch Company, but also the founder of Hyde Park, Chicago. Fewer than 10 “Paul Cornell” grade pocket watches are known to exist today. This specific example comes from the Cornell Watch Company’s private collection and is confirmed to be fully functional by the RGM Watch Company.
These two timepieces were donated by John and Chrissy Warren
