A selection of items at reasonable prices for vintage watch collectors and
enthusiasts.
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(Last updated: 11th March 2007)
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SMITHS SHOCKPROOF
WRIST WATCH - BRITISH MADE (W009)
Offered for sale is a Smiths British made mechanical Wrist Watch from the 1960s, these watches were made at the Smiths/Ingersoll factory at Ystradgynlais near Swansea in South Wales - the factory closed in the early 1970s. The watch is in exceptionally nice condition and is fitted with a new and unused black leather arm band with a gilt clasp. This watch winds and sets smoothly, runs nicely and keeps good time - it would certainly make a good watch to wear everyday or a nice addition to your collection of British watches. £35.00 |
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RUHLA GENTLEMAN'S
WRIST WATCH (W010)
Offered for sale is a very nice Gentleman's military style mechanical Wrist Watch manufactured in the East German Republic (DDR) during the early part of 1980 to a basic design dating from a much earlier period; this is a typical solid watch from the 'Cold War' era and is believed to be old shop stock that was never sold - it is in full working order and complete with in its original jeweler's presentation box but lacking the cellophane seal and 'evp' paperwork. The watch is still fitted with its original imitation croco-leather arm band that has never been worn. £24.00 |
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SMITHS 'EMPIRE'
WRIST WATCH - BRITISH MADE (W011)
Offered for sale is a Smiths, British made, mechanical Wrist Watch from the 1950s or 1960s, these watches were made at the Smiths/Ingersoll factory at Ystradgynlais near Swansea in South Wales - the factory closed in the early 1970s. The watch is in exceptionally nice condition having been serviced by the previous owner and fitted with a new textured leather arm band or strap; It winds and sets smoothly, runs nicely and keeps good time - it would make a fine timepiece to wear every day or an excellent addition to your collection of British watches. £55.00 |
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UMF RUHLA WRIST
WATCH - MADE IN EAST GERMANY (W023)
Offered for sale is a very nice military style mechanical Wrist Watch manufactured in the East German Republic (DDR) during the 1950s; This watch was made by UMF (Uhrenmanufaktur) Ruhla and is in working order featuring a Thiel pin pallet movement together with a mineral crystal, a matt black face with luminous hands and markers and what are believed to be East German military markings inside the case. £15.00 |
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UMF RUHLA WRIST
WATCH - MADE IN EAST GERMANY (W012)
Offered for sale is a very nice period mechanical Wrist Watch manufactured in the East German Republic (DDR) during the 1960s; This watch was made by UMF (Uhrenmanufaktur) Ruhla and features the Caliber 44 pin pallet movement, based on a design developed before the Second World War by descendants of the Thiel Brothers who established their clock, watch and machine tool empire in the Thuringian town of Ruhla in 1862. Sold! |
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ROTARY GOLD
WRIST WATCH - DENNISON 'AQUATITE' CASE (W048)
Offered for sale is a fine Gentleman's mechanical wrist watch from 1981 with a high quality Swiss 17 jewel movement and a British made Dennison 'Aquatite', 9 Carat, solid gold case. This watch winds and sets very smoothly (always a sure sign of a quality movement), keeps accurate time and has a centre sweep seconds hand with arrow tip in red and graduated chapter. The watch is supplied complete with a grained black leather arm band, fitted with a gilded buckle. All in all, an exceptionally nice timepiece. £95.00 |
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MILOS DOCTOR'S
WRIST WATCH (W029)
Offered for sale is a neat precision made mechanical 'Doctor's Wrist Watch' by Milos - a brand of the Swiss Savoy Watch Company aimed at markets in Hong Kong and Asia. It is believed that this timepiece was made in 1960 or thereabouts and it features the red sweep seconds hand and accurately graduated chapter as demanded by medical practitioners. This is a very attractive medium sized watch that is in excellent working order; It winds, sets and runs very smoothly and keeps good time. £45.00 |
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HORSHAM
'WATERSPRITE' WRIST WATCH - BRITISH MADE (W032)
Offered for sale is a Horsham, British made, mechanical Wrist Watch from the 1950s or very early 1960s; These watches were made by Newmark at Horsham in Sussex - watch production ceased in the early 1970s and the company subsequently ceased trading. The watch is complete and in working order but it is in unrestored, as found condition. Although, we can see no apparent problems other than that it is fully wound, it will only run for a few seconds before stopping so it would most likely benefit from a clean and service. £10.00 |
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SMITHS EMPIRE
WRIST WATCH - BRITISH MADE (W045)
Offered for sale is a Smiths, British made, mechanical Wrist Watch from the 1950s or 1960s, these watches were made at the Smiths/Ingersoll factory at Ystradgynlais near Swansea in South Wales - the factory closed in the early 1970s. The watch is in working order but in unrestored, as found condition so it would most likely benefit from a clean and service. It appears to have its original leather arm band or strap which has seen better days! The watch winds, sets, runs and keeps good time. £15.00 |
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HELVETIA WRIST
WATCH FOR THE GERMAN ARMY - 1940s (W068)
Offered for sale is a solidly made mechanical Wrist Watch manufactured in Switzerland by The General Watch Company for the German Military during the Second World War. This watch was issued to personnel on active service with the Wehrmacht. A collectible or investment historical timepiece that is in excellent working order; It winds, sets and runs very smoothly and keeps good time. Service number: 3190 - D 12367 H'
Sold! |
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NEWMARK GENTLEMAN'S
WRIST WATCH - BRITISH MADE (W031)
Offered for sale is a Newmark, British made, mechanical Wrist Watch from the 1950s or very early 1960s; These watches were made at Horsham in Sussex - watch production ceased in the early 1970s and the company subsequently ceased trading. The watch is complete but it is in unrestored, as found condition and, although we can see no apparent problems other than that it is fully wound, it will only run for a few seconds before stopping so it would most likely benefit from a clean and service. £10.00 |
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