Pocket Watch : 1930s Chronometre Utilia Pocket Watch

The watch has a Swiss stem-winding movement which is working nicely. The watch measures 49mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is the gold plated Temeraire model and was manufactured by the Geneva Watch Case Company. The case is nicely decorated on the sides and on the hinged case back. Some scratching to the back and slight unevenness. The glass lens is in lovely condition. The dial is signed Chronometre Utilia, a brand name registered by Karl Antmann of Biel, Switzerland. The company was active from 1923 until the mid 1960s, registering several brand names. The dial is in its original finish, with a harlequin pattern, with blued steel hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute track. The finish has darkened with age. The watch comes in a new presentation box. All prices include UK postage (excluding Northern Ireland). Please contact us regarding international shipping costs. Some countries do not allow the importation of antiques / watches / precious metals. Please contact us prior to placing an order if you are unsure about your country and we can check this for you. The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes. All of our watches are checked over before listing and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch. We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.