Pocket Watch: Antique Silver Pocket Watch 1918

The watch has a stem-winding movement is working nicely. It is all protected by an inner hinged cover which has a small indentation to the edge. The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is silver and has hallmarks for Glasgow (import mark), 1918 with a sponsor’s mark for James Weir. James Weir was listed as an importer and also a watch manufacturer, chronometer maker to the Admiralty, jeweller and silversmith with premises in Argyle Street and Buchanan Street, Glasgow. The bezel is in good condition. The side and hinged case back have a little unevenness. The glass lens is in good condition, just a couple of minor marks but not too noticeable at all. The signed dial is a period replacement, it is not original to the rest of the watch. The dial is signed with the name of the original retailer, J G Graves of Sheffield. It is in lovely condition. The watch comes in a new presentation box. All prices include UK postage (excluding Northern Ireland). Please contact us before placing international orders so that we can advise of shipping prices and to see if customs regulations allow us to post watches to your country. 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.