https://www.thevintagewatchco.co.uk/welcome daily 1.0 2024-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1566314536420-WBO0VOKX85PROR6QS53B/cover1.JPG Welcome https://www.thevintagewatchco.co.uk/events daily 0.75 2025-09-25 https://www.thevintagewatchco.co.uk/contact daily 0.75 2024-09-19 https://www.thevintagewatchco.co.uk/about-us daily 0.75 2022-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1593619976845-KTY4FYBL85M3QN6RLJSS/favourite.jpg About Us - It all started when… I saw this lovely, understated Art Deco Swiss (1933) watch in my local jewellers-I was smitten and have been on an horological journey ever since. My collection of fine and collectable vintage watches now includes well over 100 pieces and continues to grow. I hope that you too will find a watch from my collection to inspire your interest. Images representing a growing portion of my range can be found via the ‘Brands’ page which is linked above. Please see the ‘Upcoming Events’ page for information on where to find me. I have a small permanent collection on display in Norwich-see the Norwich link. If you would like further information or simply to say hello, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via the ‘Contact’ page tab. https://www.thevintagewatchco.co.uk/longines daily 0.75 2025-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1597415311354-ERCYE4AJ0UTN8GGP6ML6/cover.jpg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) - Vintage Longines Watches With its origins in 1832 in St Imier, Switzerland, Longines (meaning Long Meadows) is THE the oldest patented trademark in the world continuously registered with WIPO (the world governing body for Intellectual property). Vintage Longines watches are arguably the best value to be found in the world of vintage horology. A study commissioned by the New York Times in 1913 asked the public which brand of luxury watch they would prefer if price were not a consideration. An incredible 92% of the respondents replied they would buy a Longines. Famously worn (and part designed) by Charles Lindbergh - Longines was the first watch to be flown across the Atlantic in 1927. From 1920-50s Longines was a more expensive and more prestigious brand than Rolex, Omega, Zenith or Jaeger Le Coultre. Today Longines vintage watches can be bought for much less than its’s historical competitors. Longines, for now at least, remains outstanding value-for-money with exciting appreciation potential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1597413027089-6Y7ZJFICN81E7PUD4NBC/best+longine+coin+23z.jpg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) ref item 1 Longines ‘Coin’, 33mm dial excl crown. An elegant and classic thin dress-watch, with a heavy 10 karat gold-filled ‘monacoque’ case and worked (coin) bezel. The factory original dial is in excellent condition with a creamy vanilla patina. The movement is a high grade 17 jewel 23z dated to 1954/55 with a power reserve of 44 hours and f = 18000 A/h The alternating applied batons and arabic numerals and hands are in 14 karat gold. This most elegant watch comes from the early 1950’s peak of Longines’ production in terms of the quality of its movements and global reputation. Price £695 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1616753033971-MNCO5905184N0W49S6BC/dial+-3.jpeg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) ref item 2. This Longines has a near mint calatrava-style dial with pearlescent silver finish and applied gold arrow markers. The 32mm bezel is heavy gauge 10 carat gold with a screw-back steel case in good condition.. The high grade 23zs movement - serial number 10431277 dates the watch to late 1957 with a power reserve of 44hours with f = 18000 A/h Price £750 ono https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1616692101359-5Z6NNTFH3TC8GKDH2MPA/30L+dial+2.jpeg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) ref item 14. This Longines is larger than most at 36mm excl the original signed crown. The matte silver dial has a subsidiary seconds hand and arabic numerals at the cardinal points alternating with applied gold batons. The bezel and snap-back case are steel and in good condition. The very high grade 17 jewel 30L caliber is regarded as arguably Longines best ever manual movement. Dating to 1959 the 30L caliber has a power reserve of 43 hours and f = 18000 A/h An undoubtedly collectible piece of Longines history. Price £695 ono https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1575450258964-PSRMB1HJ7JR4JMG01DA3/longines+5.jpg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) ref item 5, Longines dress watch, The 9 carat gold case has a 33mm (excl crown) corrugated bezel and heavy (inscribed) gold snap-back case. The watch comes with the original strap/band, The serial number dates this watch to 1953 Price £SOLD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1598025144980-RA4W2MWAD14TRMILU1SJ/1947-subtle.jpg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) ref item 9, 1947 Longines, 30mm dial excl crown. This elegant and classical dress watch, has a 10 karat gold-filled bezel and ,bubble-case back housing a high grade 23z movement. Note the beautifully integrated lugs which render a classic art deco stylishness. SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1616687375773-47BFKUY4YLT9JYF077CF/dial+-2.jpeg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) - Longines cal 284 ref Longines item 12, This Longines dates to 1968 with a near mint satin -silver dial and applied silver batons. The dial is 34mm excl crown with a steel wrench screw-back case with minor markings. The high grade 17 jewel caliber 284 is a watchmakers dream beautiful in its simplicity. With a power reserve of 42 hours and f=19800n A/h SOLD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1621521678025-Y3PXNV08LB7NUDWFJJB0/best+top+view.jpeg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) - Make it stand out ref item 16. This stunning Longines ‘Tank’ is from 1951 the peak period of Longines’ reputation. The bezel and case are in 14 carat solid gold, with stylish integrated lugs. movement/caibre is a 17 jewel high grade 23z one of Longines best. The has a near mint dial has a matte to pearlescent silver finish and applied 14K gold markers and arabic numerals at 9, 12 and 3 with a square subsiduary seconds dial. The 14 carat gold case is a snap-back in original unpolished condition.. The high grade 23zs movement - dates the watch to 1951 with a power reserve of 44hours with f = 18000 A/h SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1627566397570-ZAKPNMAN6EWCO90R6SAC/14k+auto-glint+dial-1.jpeg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) - Make it stand out ref item 18 Longines solid 14 carat gold automatic. This automatic Longines piece presents beautifully, with a near mint factory-original dial with satin silver finish, subsidiary seconds and applied raised gold baton markers with arabic numerals. The watch bezel is 39mm lug to lug and 33mm excl the crown. The case and bezel are heavy gauge 14 carat gold with integrated lugs and a snap/bubble-back case in good condition with only light wear markings. The newly oiled and adjusted high grade 19A automatic movement is regarded as Longines’ best, the serial number 102353659 dates the watch to late 1957. The movement has a power reserve (runs for) 39 hours with a frequency beat of f = 18000 A/h This is a rare and piece especially in this condition. Price SOLD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1575450145756-NSF55GKJEOMFJBRYBZAC/longines+3+.jpg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) ref Longines item 2, elegant and classic dress watch, 10 karat gold-filled. from 1957 arguably when Longines was at its peak in global reputation terms. Price SOLD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1616775088193-41GO380O6VRD672YUZAG/dial-1.jpeg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) ref, item 7, Longines ‘Admiral’. 32mm dial excl crown. This piece is from the higher grade Admiral range of automatic (self-winding) Longines watches. The high grade 19A caliber has a power reserve of 39 hours with f = 18000 A/h. The watch is dated to 1962-and is housed in a 10 carat gold-filled ‘florentine’ - worked bezel. The case reverse is embossed in steel and gold with the Longines Admiral logo. The watch comes with the original strap/band. price £795. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1575449522848-9J2DL0ZQM9XBQMOT678Q/longines+2+.jpg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) ref Longines item 4 Dating from 1955, 10 carat gold-filled bezel and case. This is a stunning piece with a near mint two-tone dial 33mm excl crown, with Longines’ raised applied 14 carat gold markers/batons. The high grade automatic-19A movement has a power reserve 39 hours with f = 18000 A/h Price SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1575448959569-6MFSJ5MCEUMX7W3A7WLD/Longines.jpg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) ref Longines item 6, 1948, 14 carat gold with ‘fancy lugs’. SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1598025439606-675RUSQ423D68IV5KTSO/IMG_6546.jpg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) ref item 8, Longines. This characterful Longines dates from 1956. The honeycomb 34mm (excl crown) dial is set in a 10 gold bezel and case, housing a high grade 17 jewel 23sz caliber. price SOLD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1607013425874-4XU3128PBGQ5YCU4KQCH/1951.jpg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) ref item 10 - Longines, 33mm dial excl crown. This classical dress watch from 1952 has a 10 karat gold-filled bezel and screw-back case back housing a high grade 23z movement.. The integrated lugs again are a feature of this classic Longines period.. Price £750 ono. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1616776909785-P9ILK7V4Z79KDGZWSTL7/dial+5.jpg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) ref Longines item 11, Dating from 1959 this is a stunning piece dating from 1959. Steel bezel and 34mm monocoque (front - removalal) case. The high grade automatic-19A movement has a power reserve 39 hours with f = 18000 A/h SOLD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1616690155610-0OIEGCRFXO3WIOH90S6G/dial+6.jpeg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) ref Longines item 12, This Longines dates to 1968 with a near mint satin -silver dial and applied silver batons. The dial is 34mm excl crown with a steel wrench screw-back case with minor markings. The high grade 17 jewel caliber 284 is a watchmakers dream beautiful in its simplicity. With a power reserve of 42 hours and f=19800n A/h Price-£650 ono. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1627566029040-7H9FZQEVXJM6FNEWF4DP/calatrava+upload.jpeg LONGINES (pronounced Lon-jean) - ref item 17 Longines Calatrava in 14 carat gold. Price SOLD ref item 17 Longines Calatrava in 14 carat gold. SOLD https://www.thevintagewatchco.co.uk/tudorrolex daily 0.75 2022-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1566574490190-3DF7X603J2QCNHV50CLS/image-asset.jpeg Tudor-Rolex - Tudor-Rolex Tudor-Rolex (1956) - presentation watch in 9 carat gold with Rolex hallmarked case. £895 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1598030466185-OF7HPV0Y5T99Y9PLFQB1/T+Rolex-case++1958.jpg Tudor-Rolex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1566574423126-VKZY3PS7AN9SW8LWA0EQ/image-asset.jpeg Tudor-Rolex Tudor-Rolex (1957) - presentation watch in 9 carat gold with Rolex hallmarked case. £895 ono. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1598433235288-DXJDURG4AJKNCHW54AVZ/Rolex-Todor+dial.PNG Tudor-Rolex ITEM 2- Rolex-Tudor In immaculate condition, this Rolex-Tudor has a beautifully textured dial set in a 30mm (excl’crown) 9 carat gold bezel and case. The desirable Rolex hallmarked case is shown in image ITEM 2a, denoting 1957 as the year of production. The watch is powered by the highly regarded high grade AS 1187 movement with a 43 hour power reserve, f = 18000 A/h. Price £950 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1575451242229-WJKDOPAKUWQ0UGXW1G4L/ROLEX+BACK.jpg Tudor-Rolex Rolex 9 carat gold hallmark - 1957. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/ed7e9d1e-1819-4124-b5d7-1e28a18606ab/Tudor+rolex+case.png Tudor-Rolex - Make it stand out ITEM 2a- Rolex Tudor case in 9 carat gold, made for Rolex by the esteemed London based casemakers Dennison. https://www.thevintagewatchco.co.uk/smiths daily 0.75 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1598023345970-MCN1BOJGCBT3ZUQK01Y2/nice.jpg Smiths - Smiths Watch Company Smiths A404 - near mint condition £1650. 32mm dial excl crown. Arguably the Holy Grail of the Smiths collection. The A404 is the watch worn (more accurately carried) by Hillary himself and therefore THE first watch to ascend Everest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/740fb673-2f64-4921-ad39-da704c99361a/face-2.jpeg Smiths - Make it stand out ITEM 2. Smiths A453 Smiths A453-Deluxe - The original Antarctic watch from the Smiths Everest range dating from 1956 and one of the rarest of Smiths models. This all original model has a the 17 jewel deluxe movement with a 28mm dial, 32mm case excl crown. (slightly larger than its closest relative the Smiths A454 26mm dial). The stunningly Chrome-plated stepped bezel and screw-back Dennison case are in near unblemished condition. The heavy Aquatite screw-back-case is typical of the robust Smiths’ expedition watches. The movement is the -the high grade 17 jewel cal 27cs. with a power reserve of 41 hours and f=1800 A/h/. A453 examples, in this condition, rarely come to market, this collectible piece as such is priced at: £1550. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/101a1312-34b6-4e35-93c5-783310183c8b/A454-2.jpeg Smiths - Make it stand out ITEM 13. Smiths A454 -Deluxe - The original watch from the Smiths Antarctic range dating from 1955 and now one of the rarest of all Smiths models. This all original model has a the 17 jewel deluxe movement with a 26mm dial, 32mm case excl crown. (slightly smaller than its closest relative the Smiths A453 28mm dial). The Chrome-plated stepped bezel and screw-back Dennison case are in good condition with superficial marks. The heavy Aquatite screw-back-case is typical of the robust Smiths’ expedition watches. The movement is the -the high grade 17 jewel cal 27cs. with a power reserve of 41 hours and f=1800 A/h/. A454 examples, in this condition, are increasingly collectible and priced accordingly at:£1250. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/f6ca02d1-672e-4668-b04e-c7f738d716ca/trop+dial+and+map.jpeg Smiths - Make it stand out ITEM 9.-Smiths (J W Benson) ‘Tropical’ tribute expedition watch. This early expedition watch dates from 1955. The Chrome-plated 33.3mm bezel (exc’ crown) and screw-back Aquatite-Dennison case are typical of the earlier Smiths’ expedition watches, both are in good condition with minimal wear. The factory original dial has aged to a lovely mellow coffee patina. The deluxe grade refined movement is the high grade 16 jewel cal 27cs with a power reserve of 41 hours and f=1800 A/h/. This is a particularly rare and highly collectible piece, as part the expedition range was only produced between 1953-55 as such this item is priced at: £895. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/0e57c01c-0fc0-4b57-85a0-7bd7ad436fcd/A404-dial.jpg Smiths - Make it stand out ITEM 1 Smiths A404. Arguably the Holy Grail for Smiths watch collectors. The A404 is the actual watch model carried by Sir Edmund Hillary in his ascent of Everest and therefore THE first watch atop Everest! This expedition watch with dates to the 1953 year of the Everest ascent with a factory original dial which has aged to a mellow cream patina. The Chrome-plated bezel is 33.3mm (exc’ crown) and the desirable Dennison ‘Aquatite’ screw-back case is original to the watch (this is not always the case) and typical of the early Smiths expedition watches, both are in very good condition with minimal wear. The deluxe grade refined movement is the high grade 15 jewel 12.15 with a power reserve of 41 hours and f=1800 A/h/. This is an increasingly rare and highly collectible piece. in this condition as such is priced at: £1450 ono. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1e088389-1945-4cd7-bf98-cf0450a5a128/A452.jpeg Smiths - Make it stand out ITEM 14-Smiths A452 This Smiths Deluxe A452 Everest pattern dates from c1957 and formed part of the Everest range of watches before Smiths signed Everest on the dial. The 32mm dial and case (excl crown) is very clean and the dial features the distinctive red sweep seconds hand. The Chromed-brass case and bezel are in good condition as is the steel-back. All parts are original other than the crystal and strap. A452 examples rarely come to market so is priced accordingly Price £1350. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/838a2335-4cc4-481a-a134-fc0b05640025/dial+add-1.jpeg Smiths - Make it stand out ITEM 4. Smiths A404. Arguably the Holy Grail for Smiths watch collectors. The A404 is the actual watch model carried by Sir Edmund Hillary in his ascent of Everest and therefore THE first watch atop Everest! This expedition watch with serial number C262313 dates to 1954 with a factory original dial which has aged to a mellow cream patina. The Chrome-plated bezel is 33.3mm (exc’ crown) and the desirable Dennison ‘Aquatite’ screw-back case -number 142426 dates to 1954 and is original to the watch (this is not always the case) and typical of the early Smiths expedition watches, both are in very good condition with minimal wear. The deluxe grade refined movement is the high grade 15 jewel 12.15 with a power reserve of 41 hours and f=1800 A/h/. This is an increasingly rare and highly collectible piece. as such is priced at: £1150. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1601977951569-GNKK4CZ74AEHI8EULV4X/17+jewels.jpeg Smiths ITEM 5. Smiths `de luxe’ 17 presentation watch. This 17 jewel deluxe model with a 9 carat gold bezel and (snapback) case has a Smiths Industrial appreciation dated April 1957-a rare piece of Smiths’ horological history . The 32mm dial and case (excl crown) is very clean the dial features the distinctive red sweep seconds hand. Smiths Industry retirement watches are particularly rare and especially collectable in this condition. Sold https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1617200211255-FURZCQYUPU5DF2X6QSQ7/A409+dial+with+advert.jpg Smiths Smiths A409 Price SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/a27cd5f6-38c3-4b1b-8d39-3a7280d19a94/dial+6.jpeg Smiths - Make it stand out ITEM 6, Smiths A453-Deluxe - The original Antarctic watch from the Smiths Everest range dating from 1955 and now one of the rarest of all Smiths models. This all original model has a the 17 jewel deluxe movement with a 28mm dial, 32mm case excl crown. (slightly larger than its closest relative the Smiths A454 26mm dial). The stunningly Chrome-plated stepped bezel and screw-back Dennison case are in near unblemished condition. The heavy Aquatite screw-back-case is typical of the robust Smiths’ expedition watches. The movement is the -the high grade 17 jewel cal 27cs. with a power reserve of 41 hours and f=1800 A/h/. A453 examples, in this condition, rarely come to market, this collectible piece as such is priced at: £1475. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1598534410801-TKGH9S98YDTIPLDPCCDV/single-good.jpg Smiths ITEM 8. Smiths 15 jewel deluxe Smiths -British Rail presentation 15 jewel deluxe model in 9 carat gold bezel and (snapback) case. The watch is very clean the 30mm dial excl crown is in good condition with a creamy patina highlighting the anodised steel hands. British Rail retirement watches are very collectable and increasingly rare - especially in this condition. £750. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/173f8a09-872d-4200-aa4f-fd71deae719e/dialandadd-1.jpeg Smiths - Make it stand out Smiths Hillary Benson Pattern Dial. This A404 variant, actually a transitional RG-De Luxe model has a subsidiary seconds with no outer ring and the ‘Made in England’ is inside the minute track. It is the closest watch model to the actual model carried by Sir Edmund Hillary in his ascent of Everest and donated to the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers collection in Autumn 1953. The Chrome-plated 34mm bezel (exc’ crown) and screw-back Dennison Aquatite case are in excellent condition with minimal wear. The factory original dial has aged to a lovely mellow vanilla patina. The deluxe grade refined movement is the high grade 15 jewel cal 27cs with a power reserve of 41 hours and f=1800 A/h/. This is a particularly rare and highly collectible piece as the almost exact replica of the Hillary watch, as such this item is priced at: SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1597693418593-O7R186F1MRIZB9WX0JE0/green2.jpeg Smiths Smiths W10-1968 PRICE SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1566574267169-JY0F3ZJA4HY0LQ8KZB6Z/IMG_3080.JPG Smiths Smiths A404 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1571081977709-FXZORFQY2CAWU52RPYP5/smiths.jpg Smiths Smiths 25 Jewel Automatic watch, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1597693272198-0TLHV4CD4MBCQ7OY9PTG/black2.jpeg Smiths Smiths W10-WWW British Army issue 1969 with full markings. Steel bezel and case at 36mm excl the crown is a good size for modern tastes. The last Smiths model ever made this fine example fine has a near mint dial and minor case markings.. price SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/ddf21433-d223-4ef2-89e2-c5c373438c54/dial+and+add1.jpeg Smiths - Make it stand out Smiths A409. The watch model supposedly carried by Sir Edmund Hillary in his ascent of Everest, but actually gifted to him after his descent! The A409 was the watch supplied to most of the Everest team members totalling 13 in number, and therefore one of the Holy Trinity of the Smiths Everest expedition range beside the A404 and A408. This model has a 33.3mm dial excl crown, Chrome-plated bezel and screw-back Dennison case as was typical of the robust Smiths’ expedition watches. The bezel and case are in near unblemished condition. The movement is the same as the A404 - the high grade 15 jewel 12.15 with a power reserve of 41 hours and f=1800 A/h/. A409 examples, in this condition, rarely come to market, this collectible piece as such is priced at: SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/0c963a1d-aa90-432b-a618-d5509c2817bd/dialdetail-3.jpeg Smiths - Make it stand out ITEM 3a. Smiths Hillary Benson Pattern Dial-detail.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1575449818229-SFURDSS3H5C1TW15CTJC/smiths2.jpg Smiths Smiths Everest 19 jewlels, in excellent condition. Gold-plated bezel-steel case, 33mm dial excl crown. The pinnacle of Smiths mechanical watch production saw the arrival of the high grade 19 jewel Everest watch range in the early 1960’s. Indeed the Everest 19 jewel watch movement was the basis for the much-admired 25 jewel automatic Smiths watch below. This outstanding example dates from 1963. price, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1597693114009-HTJGA4YS6OYJX3P08B1U/tan3.jpeg Smiths Smiths W10-WWW 1968 Army issue with full markings. Steel bezel and case at 36mm excl the crown - a good size for modern tastes. The last Smiths model ever made this fine example fine has a near mint dial and unblemished case. The Smiths w10’s movement is the same as the earlier Astral range, 17 jewel plus the hacking function - the cal 60466E, f = 18000 A/h power-reserve 41h. SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1566574287259-FH155M6FLSQMX4YMY41G/IMG_3082.JPG Smiths Smiths British Rail presentation watch -15 jewel deluxe model in 9 carat gold. This British Rail presentation watch is very clean the dial is in excellent condition with a soft vanilla patina highlighting the blue anodised steel hands. Arguably the most popular Smiths watch these British Rail retirement watches are very collectable and increasingly rare - especially in this condition. Price SOLD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1635259104596-9P6KTBJJGM4XTMDDYYE5/DIAL-4.jpeg Smiths - Make it stand out Smiths A404 Arguably the Holy Grail for Smiths watch collectors. The A404 is the actual watch model carried by Sir Edmund Hillary in his ascent of Everest and therefore THE first watch atop Everest! This expedition watch is a later 1963 10th anniversary model that comes with welcome shock proofing. The Chrome-plated 33.3mm bezel (exc’ crown) and screw-back post-Dennison case are more typical of the later Smiths’ expedition watches, both are in good condition with minimal wear. The factory original dial has aged to a lovely mellow coffee patina. The deluxe grade refined movement is the high grade 15 jewel cal 27cs with a power reserve of 41 hours and f=1800 A/h/. This is a particularly rare and highly collectible piece, as the Everest range was only produced in 1963/4 as such this item is priced at: SOLD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1622293888029-E44DQADCZXTZ6CR1AT04/good+face.jpg Smiths ITEM 10. Smiths A453-Deluxe - SOLD https://www.thevintagewatchco.co.uk/iwc-schaffhausen daily 0.75 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1566330238042-Y2N45Q8NNMVJA3PJPHKE/IMG_2204.JPG I.W.C - Schaffhausen - I.W.C Schaffhausen This simple but aspirational name was coined by an American, Florentine Ariato Jones in 1869. IWC is located in Schaffhausen on the River Rhine in German -Switzerland. Without doubt an under-the-radar brand (IWC for short) is not well known to the public but revered by the horological world. This situation is best summarised by the saying; if you want to impress your car mechanic-tell them you have bought a Rolex, ‘if you wish to impress your watchmaker tell them you bought an IWC!’. In the period 1946-1965 IWC produced some of its finest work and watch collectors agree that the hand-wound watches with the calibre 88 and 89 are works of art. My collection currently includes fine examples of these very watches essential to any serious collection of Swiss watches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1575449075008-HKRPO8I7QIX5FEODCL2E/IWC.jpg I.W.C - Schaffhausen ITEM 1, IWC-9 carat gold, caliber 89, 1957. A beautifully elegant and classic IWC dress-watch. The serial number dates the watch to 1957. The pearlescent dial is in excellent condition with 14 carat applied arrows and alternating ‘Explorer style’ Arabic numerals. The 9 carat gold case and bezel is 36mm excl’ crown with a bubble-back case in very good condition. The military-grade caliber 89 is generally held to be one of the great watch movements of the 20th century designed to meet the rigorous specifications of the the British Ministry of Defence. With a power reserve of c38 hours and f = 18000 A/h the highly finished movement includes a breguet hairspring and ruby jewels set in brass chantons which are only then then screwed in to the movement plate. A truly stunning and timepiece and the preferred choice of the Prince of Wales no less! A highly collectible and desirable brand and priced accordingly. Price-£1950 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1601391691011-KOGC7CZAJL6BQVZOMZKR/latest+good+image.jpeg I.W.C - Schaffhausen Item 2. IWC-solid (14 carat) gold. An understated and typically restrained dress-watch from IWC. The 14 carat gold case and bezel is 36mm excl’ crown. The dial shows some ageing patina but is otherwise in good condition with applied 14 carat gold arrows and Arabic numerals at the cardinal points. The bezel and case are in good unpolished condition. This IWC is driven by the legendary calibre 89 movement with a power reserve of c38 hours and f = 18000 A/h. SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1575449053003-Z3QBRDO6YTTU5CJXZ69P/IWC+2.jpg I.W.C - Schaffhausen item 3. IWC-Schaffhausen solid (18 carat) gold. A beautifully elegant and classic IWC dress-watch. The serial number of 1138828 dates the watch to 1946. Price SOLD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/d1163796-a643-4ee9-8e35-4bc1c8ff29d7/movement+.png I.W.C - Schaffhausen - Make it stand out Item 1a - calibre 89 movement showing the stunning ‘Geneva wave’ finish on the bridges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/f2b579d5-1e45-4726-b39a-6fb50cf49413/case+and+hallmark.png I.W.C - Schaffhausen - Make it stand out ITEM 1b - inside case-back with serial number, 18 carat gold mark, and service markings. https://www.thevintagewatchco.co.uk/american-watches daily 0.75 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1566319655400-UK8BI9ZTCTXHCVJO5TT7/USA+1%3A5.JPG American Watches - American Vintage Watches !955 Elgin Shockmaster, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/fc8eae36-6737-43df-8c12-d217a58d2ac5/Hamilton+dial-1.jpeg American Watches - Make it stand out Hamilton Lambert, 1950 Hamilton introduced this square-cased model with unusually wide lugs, for the time, at 18mm. The square dial is c30mm (excl’ crown) and has is silver with a golden patina reflecting its’ age and 18 carat gold Roman numerals. The movement if the the high grade 17 jewel Hamilton 747. set in a 10 karat gold-filled case. F=18000 A/H and a generous power reserve of c48 hours. Movement details can be found at: http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&&2uswk&Hamilton_747 Price £425 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1566319677381-SPYV5MUX7UWSUFX2GJ4F/USA+3.JPG American Watches Elgin Shockmaster, 1954 with fancy 10 carat gold-filled bezel and case. Stunning textured dial with applied gold Arabic numerals. Price SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1575449727461-F0GQ3P8LNJIR40Q2D4SR/hamilton.jpg American Watches Hamilton - 1954, Rare mid-size unisex Hamilton watch in 10 karat gold-filled snap-back case and bezel. 30mm matte vanilla dial with applied gold roman numerals, Price £425 ono. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1571081803523-4Z1HUPGZF0KMOLLXB0OC/IMG_3731.jpg American Watches Wittnauer maybe best known as the local American agent for Longines, the A. Wittnauer Watch Co, was established in New Rochelle, New York in 1885. Albert Wittnauer, a Swiss immigrant, saw a market for fine yet affordable watches. This Wittnauer Genève from 1958 demonstrates perfectly that original ethos. This rare example has a pearlesent dial with applied gold markers set a 32mm gold bezel excluding the crown. The attention to design detail is highlighted with the very fancy lugs-a feature of Wittnauer design of the time. A stunning piece and an increasingly rare find in this condition. Price £450 ono. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1597696185005-4U1WIQ5SUY48FOA78BXC/Gruen.jpg American Watches Gruen dress watch c1954 -10 carat gold-filled bezel and case. 34mm dial excl crown. A classic Amercian dress watch from one the iconic American brands of the Art Deco era. A near pristine dial and (bubble) case- an elegant addition to any watch collection. SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1571081850558-60N96H52FV70JMC3XCB3/IMG_3728.jpg American Watches Lord Elgin, 1951 dress watch. This 21 jewelled Lord Elgin represents the higher grade output from the Elgin brand. The textured matte black dial and very fancy bezel denote the competition between higher-end American watch companies in terms of their design investment. This midsize watch is 29mm (excl’ crown) with a near mint bubble-back 10 karat gold-filled case and bezel. Powered by a high grade Elgin 555 movement with reserve of c38 hours. This is a very rare and lovely piece which will be of interest to those who love American beauties. SOLD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1618864701265-P3X07UBL0VJBVHOHA2P9/14+carat-6.jpeg American Watches Lord Elgin 21 jewels-dated 1949 14 carat solid gold -bezel and snap-back case. Pearlescent silver dial 22mm (excl crown )and 31mm lug tp lug, with gold applied markers and Arabic numerals with subsidiary dial. SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/b1dfeb69-f84e-4c07-a75e-6fe16c40e209/Sea+Guard.jpeg American Watches - Make it stand out Hamilton Sea Guard-1961. A stunning, rare and classic piece of Hamilton"s history this line of Hamilton ‘Sea Guard’ was produced only from 1961-63. Rarely did Hamilton produce a gold and silver watch model-so this is particularly rare. The pristine stainless steel ‘monocoque (front-loading) case measures 33 excl crown and comes with the original crown. The stainless steel case and pie-pan dial is in very good condition. The watch is triple signed and is powered by the Hamilton 688 with a power reserve of 47 hours and f = 18000 A/h A rare and collectible piece priced accordingly. SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1566319674015-MDAR9BZH9RFDYPA9C86M/USA+2.JPG American Watches Hamilton Dennis, 1948 Hamilton introduced this elegant tank-cased model in 1948 with a 4 yearproduction run. The dial is 27x30mm (excl’ crown) and has is silver with a soft vanilla patina reflecting its’ age and deep 18 carat gold applied Roman numerals. The movement if the the high grade 17 jewel Hamilton 980 set in a 10 karat gold-filled case. F=18000 A/H and a generous power reserve of c45 hours. This very select and high grade movement was made in small numbers details can be found at: http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&&2uswk&Hamilton_980 Sold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1618864173952-P4VO5DNIXVOWAKIMFROU/L+Elgin+case+2.jpeg American Watches Lord Elgin 21 jewels-dated 1948, 14 carat gold -filled bezel and snap-back case. Pearlescent silver dial with gold applied markers and Arabic numerals. Square subsid’ seconds dial. SOLD https://www.thevintagewatchco.co.uk/militarywatches daily 0.75 2025-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1575450724306-V9GLD4C5KNYZQSFNZTNJ/military+1.JPG Military Watches - Military Watches Hamilton Military W10 watch dating from 1973, British Arny issue, 34mm dial excl crown, matt steel bezel and case, full marked with military issue number and ‘Pheon’ arrow/crows foot. Price £750 ono. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/da98155a-722c-45d7-b49b-1318540a4f16/Dial+1.jpeg Military Watches - Make it stand out ITEM 1. Gallet Marathon. US government GG -W-113 Military watch. These watches very rarely come to market and this 1985 issue is a fine example of this one year only contract which replaced the Hamilton Vietnem issued watches. The matte black dial is in excellent condition with all original ‘syringe’ hands and lume. The case is 36mm excl’ crown with fixed spring bars all in a high grade 316L steel case. Featuring 24 hour arabic numerals and tritium H3 markings. The movement is a high grade ETA 2801 with hacking(stop-seconds) function and a high beat f = 28800 A/h and power reserve of c50 hours. Case-back has full US Government markings dating the watch to January 1985. Case condition is good with superficial tool marks. An increasingly rare an collectible piece of militaria and priced accordingly. Price £1650 ono https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1633973385574-66NQHYSSZ6YAZPAU1L5M/dial-4.jpeg Military Watches - Make it stand out ITEM 4. Hamilton W10 1973-with full markings. Hamilton had the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) Field-watch contract from 1973-76. This stunning Hamilton W10 from 1973 has the classic ‘Tonneau’ shaped monacoque case in brushed stainless steel, 35mm excl crown. The Matte black dial with white Arabic numerals is in excellent unblemished condition. The movement /caliber is the 17 jewel Hamilton 649 (ETA 2750) f = 21600 A/h power-reserve 50 hours. Factory original Hamilton W10’s in this pristine and original condition are increasingly rare. Price SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1575450775827-MJB9AHBSZUSXC0IKCO8O/image-asset.jpeg Military Watches For UK military watch collectors especially the famed ’Dirty Dozen’ represent the holy grail of wartime production. The Dirty Dozen are a group of 12 Swiss watch manufacturers that met the specification of the Ministry of Defence to produce a standardised waterproof wrist watch known by the iconic label ‘WWW’ with a crowsfoot arrow (more correctly known as a Pheon). My collection currently includes, among others, two fine examples of Cyma watches – the largest of the Dirty Dozen and well preserved examples of later Smiths , Hamilton and CWC 6bb and W10 field watches all superb examples of the military genre. ITEM 5. Cyma-1945 ‘Dirty Dozen’ WW2 Army Issue, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1597695568884-TS4Z67SV0YR5052RS2DR/green2.jpeg Military Watches ITEM 7. Smiths w10 British Army issue 1968. The watch is is full marked with military issue number and the ‘Pheon’ arrow/crows foot. The serial number and case markings dates this watch to 1967 the lowest production run of any year making these w10’s a rarer find. The steel bezel and case are in good condition and the classic military matte black dial shows little sign of age or wear. The screw-back case shows some wear and is no longer waterproofed. The watch is size at 36mm (excl the crown-which is original to the watch). This piece is powered by the in-house high grade calibre 60466E series (with hacking) movement protected by an antimagnetic dustcap with incorporated shock-proofing. The movement has a power reserve of c41 hours sets and runs strongly. Sale price: SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1597695637898-HKVK1DBHE4J3ZVT0KSYB/tan3.jpeg Military Watches ITEM 9. Smiths W10-WWW British Army issue 1967, with full markings. If not the first Smiths military watch (that was the earlier pocket watches and hybrid A404/454) the W10 certainly was the last with production ending in 1970. Steel bezel and case at 36mm excl the crown - a good size for modern tastes. The last Smiths model ever made this fine example fine has a near mint dial and good case with minor tool markings. The Smiths w10’s movement is the same as the earlier Astral range, 17 jewel plus the hacking function - the cal 60466E, f = 18000 A/h power-reserve 41h. Smith w10’s in this pristine and original condition are undoubtedly rare. PRICE SOLD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1597843362006-SWTBFLZPQURDU8J5E1WN/Hamilton+Best.jpg Military Watches Hamilton W10-1973 with full markings. Hamilton had the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) Field-watch contract from 1973-76. This stunning Hamilton W10 from 1973 has the classic ‘Tonneau’ shaped monacoque case in brushed stainless steel, 35mm excl crown. The Matte black dial with white Arabic numerals is in excellent unblemished condition. The movement /caliber is the 17 jewel Hamilton 649 (ETA 2750) f = 21600 A/h power-reserve 50 hours. Factory original Hamilton W10’s in this pristine and original condition are increasingly rare. Price 1150 Ono. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/89abf850-a23c-462c-bb34-15d9c5e64180/CWC+w10-dial+detail.jpeg Military Watches - Make it stand out ITEM 13 Cabot Watch Company (CWC) W10 field watch. CWC succeeded Hamilton in winning the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) Field-watch contract from 1976-79. This stunning example from 1979 has the classic ‘Tonneau’ shaped monacoque case in brushed stainless steel, 35.5mm excl crown. The Matte black dial with white Arabic numerals is in excellent unblemished condition. The movement /caliber is the high grade 17 jewel ETA 2750) f = 21600 A/h power-reserve 50 hours. Factory original CWC W10’s in this pristine and original condition are increasingly collectible if not especially rare. Price £985. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/fb59c3f8-e1ed-4b5e-91d2-7071f6d091eb/CWC-6bb+dial+detail.jpeg Military Watches - Make it stand out ITEM 14-Cabot Watch Company (CWC) RAF 6bb field watch. CWC succeeded Hamilton in winning the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) Field-watch contract from 1976-79. This example from 1979 is the much raarer RAF 6bb issue. The case remains the classic ‘Tonneau’ shaped monacoque case in brushed stainless steel, 35.5mm excl crown. The Matte black dial with white Arabic numerals is in near mint condition. The movement is the high grade 17 jewel ETA 2750 f = 21600 A/h with a power-reserve 50 hours. A factory original CWC 6bb in this condition allied to the low production numbers c2200 make this piece particularly collectible and rare. Price £1250 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/6ed535eb-0e7b-444d-ac36-cb4fb9b99088/caseback.jpg Military Watches - Make it stand out Item 1a. Fully marked US Government case-back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/f38929bf-11d9-41de-acbf-d86719291904/rare+sterile+dial+6bb.jpeg Military Watches - Make it stand out ITEM 3.RAF (6bb) ‘Lost’ Navigator sterile dial field-watch. A sterile dial ‘Lost’ Navigator. Dated from 1976 the only year of production where c2,000 of these pieces were issued. Based on the established British Ministry of Defence (MOD) Hamilton Field-watch the bezel is classic ‘Tonneau’ shaped with a monacoque case in brushed stainless steel, 35.5mm excl’ crown. The Matte black dial with white Arabic numerals is in excellent unblemished condition. The movement /caliber is a higher grade specification than the Hamilton ETA cal 2750, instead we have a 17 jewel A. Schild cal AS 2160 with hacking function, and a micro adjustment mechanism for more accurate regulation. The Schild movement also has a higher beat-rate of 28800bph and a power-reserve of 50hours. http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&19&2uswk&AS_2160 As a factory original Sterile Dial 6bb with limited production in this pristine and original condition these pieces are predictably sought-after and priced accordingly. Sale Price - £1475 ono. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1575450829169-DQ28WM17AZDOFWTSQ5NG/mil+3.JPG Military Watches ITEM 6. Cyma-1945 ‘Dirty Dozen’ WW2 Army Issue. Increasingly rare and desired the Cyma are the largest of the dirty Dozen dials, 38mm excl’ crown. This fine example retains its original lume on the hands and numbering dots. The dial has softened beautifully to a ‘chocolatey’ patina. THE CYMA bezel and case is in steel unlike the other Dirty - Dozen collection Vertex, Buren etc, which are chrome plated. The movement /caliber is the military-grade (to meet MOD specifications) Cyma 234 with a beat-rate of 18000bph and a power-reserve of c44hours. http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&a&2uswk&Cyma_234 This Cyma is fully marked with civilian and military issue numbers and ‘Pheon’ arrow/crows foot. In this original and unpolished condition this is a very collectible piece. Price £1950 ono. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1597695725000-Q6DBL9Z0WOVL7W0OH7FG/black1.jpeg Military Watches ITEM 8. Smiths W10-WWW British Army issue 1969 with full markings. Steel bezel and case at 36mm excl the crown is a good size for modern tastes. The last Smiths model ever made this fine example fine has a near mint dial and minor case markings. SOLD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/b19f89db-cc6b-49b0-a1b3-2f8d6718c1ef/Rare+Sterile+dial+6bb+watch.png Military Watches - Make it stand out RAF (6bb) ‘Lost’ Navigator sterile dial field-watch. Recently acquired from a private collection, this stunning and very rare sterile dial ‘Lost’ Navigator watch dates from 1976 the only year of production when c2,000 of these pieces were issued. Based on the established British Ministry of Defence (MOD) Hamilton Field-watch, the bezel is classic ‘Tonneau’ shaped with a monacoque case in brushed stainless steel, 35.5mm excl’ crown. The Matte black dial with white Arabic numerals is in excellent unblemished condition. The movement /caliber is a higher grade specification than the Hamilton ETA cal 2750, instead we have a 17 jewel A. Schild cal AS 2160 with hacking function, and a micro adjustment mechanism for more accurate regulation. The Schild movement also has a higher beat-rate of 28800bph and a power-reserve of 50hours. http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&19&2uswk&AS_2160 As a factory original Sterile Dial 6bb with limited production in this pristine and original condition these pieces are predictably sought-after and priced accordingly. SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1597753985476-TKCXOOOEGJ2JAH5JKAL6/IMG_6379.jpg Military Watches Cyma-‘Dirty Dozen’ WW2 Army Issue. Cyma is one of the largest of the dirty Dozen dials at 37mm excl’ crown. This lovely example retains its original greenish lume on the hands and numbering dots the dial having softened beautifully to an olive green patina. The Cyma bezel and case is steel unlike 5 of the other Dirty - Dozen collection Vertex, Buren etc, which are chrome plated. The movement /caliber is the military-grade (to meet MOD specifications) Cyma 234 with a beat-rate of 18000bph and a power-reserve of c44hours. http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&a&2uswk&Cyma_234 A fully-marked Cyma In this original and unpolished condition is an increasingly rare find. SOLD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1598020040875-AIS83XG0H3NS1NU5V6K8/w10black3.jpg Military Watches ITEM 12. Hamilton W10-1973 with full markings. Hamilton had the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) Field-watch contract from 1973-76. This stunning Hamilton W10 from 1973 has the classic ‘Tonneau’ shaped monacoque case in brushed stainless steel, 35mm excl crown. The matte-black dial with white Arabic numerals is in excellent unblemished condition. The movement /caliber is the 17 jewel Hamilton 649 (ETA 2750) f = 21600 A/h power-reserve 50 hours. Factory original Hamilton W10’s in this pristine and original condition are increasingly rare. Price £1150 ono. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/efa183ab-6af0-4d56-ac38-a2730eb87a5e/CWC+w10-caseback+detail.jpeg Military Watches - Make it stand out ITEM 13a, CWC case-back detail, showing the W10 (denoting army issue) and 13 digit NATO Stock number, below is the Broad Arrow ‘Pheon’ and below that the issue (production) number and year of issue 79 (1979) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/6d5696f6-e654-4ece-a5ea-8b4762a7c735/CWC-6bb+caseback+detail.jpeg Military Watches - Make it stand out ITEM 14a-CWC case-back detail, showing the 6BB (denoting RAF issue) and 13 digit NATO Stock number, below is the Broad Arrow ‘Pheon’ and below that the issue (production) number and year of issue 79 (1979) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1598022153273-ILZOBCRRI3EY24167TCJ/ATP-group+pic.jpg Military Watches - British WW2 - Army Trade Pattern (ATP) Collection. Most ATP’s were produced between 1939-1944 through a Ministry of Defence contract with Swiss watch suppliers. This sub-group of military watches vintage represents particularly good value-for-money when compared to rapidly rising prices for the ‘www’ military genre. These are typical examples below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1598020347491-N3R8XUEG1G2DXLE4ULWJ/IMG_6395.jpg Military Watches Timor -Army Trade Pattern (ATP) c1942 military issued watch with full markings. This piece remarkably retains almost 100% of its chrome plating. The bezel measures 32mm dial excl crown, the screw-back case retains full markings and is in good condition with light age-related wear. Although better known for having supplied one of the ‘Dirty Dozen’ WWW watches to the Ministry of Defence-this Timor ATP a fine example of the genre. The silvered dial retains full markings and a soft characterful patina and the original lume in both the hourly markers and in the hands. ATP’s in this condition are increasingly rare and will appreciate in years to come as www’s become even less affordable. SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1597765728009-WDWIJU6DOAG9NO21C3R6/IMG_6406.jpg Military Watches Moeris -1942, Army Trade Pattern c1941 military issued watch with serial number markings. This ATP field watch is known to have seen active service on the Italian Peninsula. A characterful piece which remains in good condition with 80% chrome coverge. Running strongly and keeping good time +/-1 minute, having been recently serviced. the Chrome-plated bezel measure 32mm dial excl crown, with a screw-back steel case. A high grade and robust Moeris 15 jewel 10.5” movement with f = 18000 A/h and a power reserve 36h. http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&&2uswk&Moeris_10_5 A genuine wartime ATP that has seen active service -examples of this kind of authenticity are increasingly rare and desirable. Price SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1597765780196-GVJU6W2JYMGOF99J3TKK/good+light.jpg Military Watches Grana-Army Trade Pattern (ATP) c1942 military issued watch with full markings. 32mm dial excl crown,, chrome-plated bezel and case. As WWW Grana-Dirty Dozen watches are almost impossible to source - so these Grana ATP’s are increasingly sought-after and rare. This is a lovely example despite a characterful blemish on the dial! SOLD. https://www.thevintagewatchco.co.uk/other-brands daily 0.75 2025-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1598014940697-EDBEXSMFPJ69WDS3FWC8/best+image.jpg Best value brands - Under valued watch brands; Movado There are many excellent value (under-the-radar) watch brands which deserve a higher profile given their excellent quallty. In this category I would include the venerated Swiss watch company Movado. MOVADO- is an Esperanto word meaning always in motion, The company was founded in La Chaux -De-Fonds in Switzerland in 1881 and has enjoyed a distinguished history including the Grand Priz at the Universal Exhibition in Brussels in 1910. Prized watches from Movado include the Polyplan (1912) the Ermeto (1926) and the first Museum Watch (1947) which later became THE first watch to be admitted tnto the Museum of Modern Art (1960). This lovely Movado example - left is from 1948 has an 18 carat gold case and bezel measuring 33mm-excl crown, with a ‘pie-pan dial with a soft gold patina. SOLD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1598016291499-8NYXBF6GHDROX0ZE1MKG/IMG_6490.jpg Best value brands - Universal Génève. Universal Génève, 32mm This lovely example - left is from 1948 has a an 18 carat gold case and bezel measuring 34mm-with a ‘pie-pan dial with a soft gold patina. Price £895 ono https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1598024668375-P5XF3UFG0HV28UHNWV4V/IMG_6421.jpg Best value brands - Roamer Among the many excellent value watch brands deserving of a higher profile is Roamer. Founded by Fritz Meyer this Swiss watch company established in 1888 produced its first ‘in-house’ movements in 1895. This lovely example - is from 1946 with a brushed silver 2 tone dial at 33mm and steel snap back case case in very good condition. The movement is a high grade Roamer 15 jewel MST 364 movement. f = 18000 A/h with a power reserve of 35hours. Note the ‘fancy lugs’ which add that extra stylish touch to this rare and elegant piece. Price under offer. https://www.thevintagewatchco.co.uk/norwich daily 0.75 2020-08-14 https://www.thevintagewatchco.co.uk/omega daily 0.75 2023-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1c32b237-5cb7-4f8c-83f6-98b205505523/dial.jpeg Omega - Omega ITEM 1. This Omega Seamaster is a similar generation to the moon landing, dating from 1966. The calibre 562 (561a)is a chronometer quality movement with a 50 power reserve f = 19800 A/h. This fine example has a factory-original dial with a near mint pearlescent calatrava type dial with sweep second hand and silver batons. The movement is double signed and the serial number 2302xxxx confirms the year of manufacture at 1966. The steel case measure 34mm (excl crown), 41mm lug to lug the with the case-back having the embossed iconic Seamaster logo reflecting the watch’s origins. The Omega Seamaster range with the date window is increasingly desirable and rare in this condition. Price £975 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1616423778847-VA9JTBAGV5TVOD0C36FP/new+dial+3.jpeg Omega - Omega Constellation. This Omega Constellation (see left) is a similar generation to the moon landing, dating from 1966. The vintage Constellation was Omega’s top of the range chronometer and today remains one of the most iconic and collectible of all vintage watches. A chronometer as opposed to a (stop watch) chronograph, is a watch that has passed stringent timekeeping tests set by the major world observatories (explaining the embossed observatory on the steel case-back). The watch is a factory original. AT 35mm excl crown the stainless steel case is in good condition and remains a good size for modern tastes. The dial is in excellent condition with a satin silver finish and applied silver batons. The dial is signed Omega Automatic Chronometer Officially Certified Constellation.. The movement is a 24 jewel caliber 561 generally regarded one of the finest automatic watch movements ever made, signed fully automatic chronometer grade. The cal 561 has a power reserve of 50 hours and runs at a frequency of 19800 A/h. Adjusted to five positions and temperature for chronometer accuracy this piece has been newly oiled and adjusted by a master watchmaker. In short this is a very desirable and increasingly collectible watch. Price SOLD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1616424117315-EOVA3HK9590QE443H2QJ/dial+1+or+2.jpeg Omega - Omega Seamaster Established in 1948 the Omega ‘Seamaster’ designed for the British navy celebrates Neptune the goddess of the sea (see case embossment) and is Omega’s longest established brand - line. This Omega Seamaster - is a factory original in good condition retaining its original signed crown. The satin-silver dial with applied gold batons and alernating arabic numerals at 9, 12 and 3 has very faint (but reassuringly authentic) flecking. The subsiduary seconds dial whilst old -style retains a modern feel. At 34mm excl crown the watch is still a good size for modern tastes. The heavy gauge 80 micron 14 carat gold bezel is in near mint condition and the stainless steel screw back case shows little wear. The signed hand-wound movement is a 17 jewel caliber 268 with a power reserve of 45 hours and a frequency f = 19800 A/h. First introduced in 1939 this is one of Omega’ s most enduring calbers. The serial number 17664131 dates this example to 1961. The Seamaster is arguably the best-value of the Omega range and increasingly collectible in this condition. Price SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1616428754511-Z4MY6SIRTHGMN3KKQA5J/dial+-3.jpeg Omega - Omega Génève This fine Omega Génève is a factory original including the Omega signed crown. The silver satin sunburst dial is very clean, and signed Omega Génève, The applied silver markers and sweep second hand complete the very clean overall finish. The 35mm steel bezel (excl crown) and polished screw-back steel case are in good condition showing little sign of wear. The 17 jewel caliber 601 movement is signed Omega watch co, and the serial number 29213997 dates the watch to 1969. The cal 601 has a power reserve of 48 hours and runs at a frequency of 19800 A/h. Price SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d581bebb026760001eabde2/1616431552591-MLHONZF32S6QMW9OQ5S1/dial+1+.jpeg Omega - Omega - cal 600 This lovely Omega cal 600 is a factory original excluding an updated replacement crown. The matte silver dial is very clean with applied silver batons and arabic numerals at 9,12,3 and 6. is signed Omega, The 34mm steel bezel (excl crown) and unpolished snap-back steel case are in good condition. The 17 jewel caliber 600 movement is signed Omega watch co, and the serial number dates the watch to 1961. The cal 600 has a power reserve of 48 hours and runs at a frequency of 19800 A/h. Price SOLD