Stainless steel watches: These are pocket watches with a case made from stainless steel.Any made after 1908 are typically open-faced. Railroad pocket watch: Railroad watches were made for and used by those working on the railroad.The inner case can be removed to wind the watch, then placed in the outer case for protection. Pair-cased: Made in the mid-18th century, this is essentially an open-face pocket watch set inside a hunter case.The winding and setting stem and crown will be located at the 12 position on the watch. Open-face: This type of watch does not have a cover to protect the crystal, or glass, on the dial of the watch.Military pocket watches: Pocket watches were standard issue for militaries in some regions up through the early 1900s and were very simple.The stem and crown, or winding mechanism, will be located at the 3 position on the watch. Hunter case: This type of watch has a round metal cover attached to a spring hinge that closes to protect the crystal on the dial.Demi-hunter case: The cover has a tiny window so you can tell the time without opening it.
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Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.The watch dial, or face, and watch case are used to identify what type of pocket watch you have. 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 offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations.Ĭredit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the 'Buy Securely' button on each listing page. If you are unsure about your country’s regulations, please contact us and we can check for you.Īny orders from prohibited countries will be refunded, less any Paypal fees which are non-refundable.Īny Customs / import duties are payable by the purchaser.Īll 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. Please note that regrettably we no longer ship to Europe.ĭue to Customs regulations, we are unable to send watches / precious metals to certain countries.
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Please contact us for international shipping prices. The watch comes on a vintage gold plated chain which measures 30 cm including the T bar and clasp. The white enamel dial is in lovely condition and has blued steel hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and an outer minute track. The case has a screw on front and back and has a light surface marks from use but overall is in good condition. The case is gold filled and was orriginally guaranteed to wear for 25 years.
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The watch measures 49.2mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The movement is signed Buren, 15 jewels, 3 adjustment, Swiss made. The watch has a signed stem-winding movement which is working nicely.