Watch: Gents 1950s Branton Wrist Watch

The watch has a 17-jewel automatic movement which is working nicely. The rotor is signed with the retailer’s name of J W Benson so probably a replacement rotor. The watch measures 32mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the shapely lugs. The case is gold plated while the screw-on case back is stainless steel. The case is in lovely condition, just a couple of surface scratches to the back. The reverse of the watch states that the watch is water resistant but, as with any vintage watch, it should be kept away from water and moisture. The lens is in good condition. The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands, and centre seconds hand with red pointer end. A later leather strap has been fitted. 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.