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Wilsdorf & Davis ( early Rolex ) sterling 925 silver pocket watch – 1919

Case Material: Silver
Weight: 74 g
Case Shape: Round
Movement: Manual Wind
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Period: 1910-1919
Date of Manufacture: 1919
Condition: Good

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Original price was: £860.00.Current price is: £590.00.

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Step back in time with this exquisite Wilsdorf & Davis sterling 925 silver pocket ‌watch, ‌a remarkable piece of horological history from ​1919, predating the⁢ iconic Rolex brand. Crafted in Switzerland ‍with a case made in England, this antique timepiece boasts a fully hallmarked sterling silver case, numbered and marked for London 1912, alongside the ‌distinguished maker's mark of Wilsdorf ​& Davis. The watch features a pristine white dial adorned with Roman numerals,​ protected by a plexiglass cover, and weighs a substantial 74 grams. Measuring 68mm in‍ height ⁣and 48mm in ⁣diameter, this round-cased manual wind⁤ watch is not only a testament to ⁣early 20th-century craftsmanship but also a⁤ cherished relic with an engraved inscription inside, reading "To ⁣A S K from F W W, number 9 in lozenge." Whether you are a collector or a connoisseur of fine timepieces, this pocket watch, in⁢ good condition, offers a unique glimpse into the origins of one ⁢of the most revered names in watchmaking.

This is an antique sterling silver pocket watch from Wilsdorf & Davis, which is the early name of Rolex. The watch was made in Switzerland and the case was made in England in 1919. The case has been numbered and is fully hallmarked. The dial is white with Roman numerals and the glass is plexiglass. The watch weighs 74 grams and measures 68mm in height and 48mm in diameter. The case is made of sterling silver and has hallmarks for London 1912 and the maker's mark for Wilsdorf & Davis. The inside of the watch has an engraved inscription that reads "To A S K from F W W, number 9 in lozenge."

Case Material: Silver
Weight: 74 g
Case Shape: Round
Movement: Manual Wind
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Period: 1910-1919
Date of Manufacture: 1919
Condition: Good

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