Watch: Gents 1930s Chronometre Cyma Wrist Watch

The watch has a Swiss hand-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is signed Cyma, a brand name for Tavannes watches sold through the Schwöb Frères network. The watch measures 30mm diameter excluding the lugs and later winding crown... originally designed as a man's watch, it could be worn by a man or a lady. The case is gold plated and is stamped Non Pareil SFC, a name registered by Schwöb Frères & Cie in 1906. There is some rubbing to the plate in places. The lens is in lovely condition. The dial is signed Chronometre Cyma, The United Africa Co Ltd, a British company which principally traded in West Africa during the 20th century, a significant import-export and trading conglomerate. There are a few hairline cracks to the dial. A later leather strap has been fitted, and it has a deployment clasp. 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 up to £300 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.