SWISS 15 JEWEL \'L.P.T.B\' POCKET WATCH. LARGE NICKEL HERMETIC CASE. C~1930\'s. FWO


SWISS 15 JEWEL \'L.P.T.B\' POCKET WATCH. LARGE NICKEL HERMETIC CASE. C~1930\'s. FWO

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SWISS 15 JEWEL \'L.P.T.B\' POCKET WATCH. LARGE NICKEL HERMETIC CASE. C~1930\'s. FWO:
$410.46


Swiss \'Record\', high grade 15 jewel pocket watchwithbeautiful bold dialanda very highly polished solid nickel (please excuse the reflections in the pictures- was very difficult to photograph), large 18 size hermetic, railroad type case.

C ~ 1930\'s - 1940\'s.

Issued to the Inspectors of the London Passenger Transport Board which was established on the 13th April 1933 and continued until 1948. This governing body oversaw all of the Capitals transport including buses, trains, trams etc.

Full working order and is a great timekeeper(within +2/-2 minute per 24 hours) with plenty of room on the regulator (which is sat correctly in a fairly central position) for any further fine tuning.

Fullyserviced (usingMoebius oils) and calibrated by my highly experienced watchmaker and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic - a timepiece to grace any pale ivory (almost white),clear andbright,high gloss, impressiveand distinctive dialin very near mint condition - absolutely no marks or nibbles and just one extremely feint and tiny (micro) hairline showing under eyeglass only between 2 - 3 (does not detract in any way but mentioning for accuracy).

Stamped clearly and boldly in black script; RECORD

and signed in black in an arc below the sub dial; SWISS MADE.

Very boldblack, Roman numerals with black minute markers and bolder black five minute markers to chapter ring.

Large recessed sub dial with black Arabic numbers and black seconds chapters.

Original,finely cut, big, verybright blued steel, railroad type spadeand whip handsandoriginal blued steel arrow tipseconds handall insuperbstraight, un-marked order.

Original very thick bevel edge glass (not acrylic) showing some overall very light and short little surface scratches commensurate with age and use.

CASE;-

The large and chunky (5.7cm diameter/8.1cm from top of bow to base and 1.9cm depth)highly polished (please excuse any reflections in the pictures - was very difficult to photograph) solid nickel, hermetic, railroad type caseis heavy(has a pleasing, solid feel in the hand andtotal watch weight is a hefty 154.9 grams) andinsuperb condition, absolutely no wear or indentations and just overall extremely light andshort little micro surface scratches(usually caused by carrying the watch in a pocket with loose coins and other heavy objects jangling around) commensurate with age and use in her 80+ years service.

All covers, both inner and outer still retain their original mirror finish.

The front bezel and back cover screw on and off correctly (hermetic - early form of dust and waterproofing) closing tightly.

The back cover is still clearly stamped; L.P.T.B and carries an issue number; 645.

The inside of theback cover (which has few light little surface scratches) is clearly stamped; PURE NICKEL SWISS and is numbered; 1134765.

Also carries the Inspectors number; 796.

Interestingly I can find no old service marks which leads me to think this watch had very little use (and its condition certainly reflects this).

MOVEMENT;-

The stem wound and set Swiss high grade 15 ruby jewelled, 3/4 plate, lever movement isin good bright order (tiny bit of age patina to the top plates and the ratchet barrel cover as to be expected)and has just beenchecked andserviced.

Has a solid bi-arm gold balance wheel (did not want to stop for the camera - showing the balance spring is in perfect beat) with gold balancescrews, blued steel over coil balance spring which is true and \'in the round\', large ruby jewels in chaton settings, rubyend stonein a screwed in chatonsetting, micro whip regulator (which as mentioned earlier is sat correctly in a fairly central position), beautiful \'swirl\' engine turning to the mainspring and ratchet barrel covers and large, original, matching, bright steel case screws.

Stamped clearly and boldly on the top plates in arched, fancy script; SWISS MADE 15 JEWELS and stamped around the mainspring barrel cover; RECORD ***.

Balance action isabsolutely tremendousin all positions(could not be any better) and is keeping great time with a sure, strongpositive action.

Runs like a train!

Windsextremely smoothly and fully (please do not be afraid to fully wind - over-winding is the great horological unworn, large brass \'onion\' crown.

Hand set operatessmoothly and correctly - the pull up/push down action is very positive and true.

Good,original, large, firm un-worn bow.

APPRAISAL;-

A veryhandsomeand highly impressiveGentleman\'s railroad type timepiecewhichwould have been proudly wornandhas beena loyal servantall of her 80+ years -loves to do the job she was made for and will make a perfectgift and a heirloom to be enjoyed by your future generations!

Ready to wear or display.

If you would like to discuss this or any of my watches with me over the telephone (9 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri) please click on the \'Contact Details\' at the bottom of the listing.

Will be deliveredin a new presentation/display box and be very securely and safely packed and boxed.

I always have listed (and in stock) a good selection of nickel and silver chainswhich will complimentthis watch well - please contact me if you have a specific requirement.

Always happy to combine shipping on multiple items.

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UK -£7.40 Registered (Signed for) Next Day Delivery

EUROPE - £13.50 International Signed For Delivery (PLEASE NOTE - I DO NOT SHIP TO ITALY, RUSSIAOR SPAIN).

REST OF WORLD - £16.50 International Signed For Delivery


SWISS 15 JEWEL \'L.P.T.B\' POCKET WATCH. LARGE NICKEL HERMETIC CASE. C~1930\'s. FWO:
$410.46

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