Pocket Watch : Antique Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1919

The watch has a stem-winding movement which is working nicely, possibly by Minerva. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover which has an indentation and some scratching. The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is silver and there are hallmarks inside both of the case backs for London 1919 with an importer’s mark for Charles William Guignard who traded as Guignard & Golay gold and silver watch case importer. The front and sides of the case are in good condition. The hinged case back has two indentations towards the edge. The glass lens has a chip at the bottom but otherwise is in good condition. The dial has original hands, two subsidiary dials (one for constant seconds and the other to record up to 30 minutes). The chronograph feature is started, stopped and re-set by way of the button on the winding crown. There is some damage around number 8. The watch comes in a new presentation box. All prices include UK postage (excluding Northern Ireland). 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.