Vintage Asylum Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals

Vintage Asylum pocket watch with Roman numerals and visible gears

The Vintage Asylum pocket watch has a round, antique-toned case and a pale dial with black Roman numerals. A scalloped central opening reveals gold-toned components, while an outer minute track frames the dial. The rear photograph also shows a window onto the mechanism. These details give it a period-inspired appearance rather than establishing that it is an antique.

The photographs show a crown and suspension ring at the top, with a matching chain ending in a hook. They do not show a nurse's brooch for pinning an inverted dial to a uniform. Treat this as a pocket-watch style accessory for an outfit, not as a validated clinical instrument or a watch with proven pulse-measuring accuracy.

Check the movement, dimensions and attachment before choosing

The historical specification describes a manually wound mechanical movement, a 22-hour power reserve, a 50 mm dial diameter and a 30 cm chain. These figures have not been confirmed against supplier documentation or a physical sample in this review; check them before relying on the size, running time or chain reach.

The earlier material list names stainless steel for the case, alloy for the bezel and acrylic for the window and dial. The photos establish appearance, not those materials. Confirm the construction and care instructions for the supplied item; no water-resistance rating or professional hygiene suitability is established here.

Before ordering, check how the hook will attach to your waistcoat, jacket or pocket, and whether the chain length suits the outfit. Props used in the photographs are styling suggestions, not a confirmed list of items supplied. Ask for confirmation of the chain and attachment if these are essential to your choice.

Compare decorative styles and check delivery

Wear the pale Roman-numeral dial as a visible detail against a dark waistcoat or a simple jacket. For a different decorative theme, compare the Dragon Pocket Watch; choose according to the photographs and each model's own specifications rather than assuming the movements or dimensions are identical.

Browse our Pocket Watches for other dial and case styles, or compare the wider Steampunk Watches collection if you are deciding between a pocket watch and a wristwatch.

Free standard delivery from EUR 59 to eligible European destinations. Check charges and delivery estimates for your address before payment, especially when buying for a dated event.