Wristwatches and Pocket Watches

A Bernex gilt metal fronted and steel backed gentleman's wristwatch, the signed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals and baton hour markers, case diameter 3.2cm, together with a Verity Automatic gilt metal fronted and steel backed gentleman's wristwatch, case diameter 3.3cm, and an Ostranders Automatic gentleman's wristwatch, case diameter 3.4cm, each on a gilt fronted metal expanding bracelet.

A Longines Flagship Automatic 18ct gold circular cased gentleman's wristwatch, the jewelled movement detailed 'Cyma R.485 Tavannes Switzerland 59997', the signed silvered dial with gilt baton hour markers, the signed case back detailed '18K 0,750' and '1403', case diameter 3.4cm (lacking winding button), together with a Zenith rectangular cased gentleman's wristwatch, the signed jewelled movement numbered '3358952', the signed black dial with gilt Arabic numerals and baton hour markers and subsidiary seconds, the case back numbered '8332266', case width 2.2cm, on a black leather strap, and a Mu Du Doublematic gilt metal fronted and steel backed gentleman's wristwatch, case diameter 3.2cm, on a gilt metal bracelet.

A Swiss .935 silver keyless wind hunting cased gentleman's pocket watch of China Boxer Rebellion interest, the movement signed 'Courvoisier Frères', the turquoise enamelled dial with white hour plaques and black Roman numerals, gilt decoration and subsidiary seconds, the inner case with presentation inscription 'Carl Imlach to D.J. Gowney Pekin Legation 1900', the case front interior with Courvoisier Frères trademark and detailed '0,935', the case with engine turned decoration, case diameter 4.8cm. Note: David James Gowney (1876-1936) was a soldier in the Royal Marines Light Infantry. He remarkably rose from Private to Major during a career spanning 36 years from 1890 (aged 14) until his retirement in 1926. He was promoted to Corporal on 1st July 1898, a rank he served in the Legation Guard, Peking. The Beijing Diplomatic Legation Quarter was besieged by the 'Boxer' rebels from June to August in 1900 and during the fighting he received a wound to his right arm. For his services in China he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM), mentioned in dispatches and promoted to Sergeant. He was later awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for his services during the First World War and promoted to Major for meritorious services in the field during the war.

An Omega Genève gilt metal fronted and steel backed circular cased gentleman's bracelet wristwatch, circa 1971, the signed jewelled 613 caliber movement numbered '33626415', the signed gilt dial with baton hour markers and date aperture, the signed case back interior numbered '1360098', the case back faintly presentation inscribed, the tapered link bracelet with foldover clasp, case diameter 3.5cm, together with an Omega Deville Quartz gilt metal fronted and steel backed gentleman's wristwatch, the signed gilt dial with baton hour markers and date aperture, the case back numbered '1332', case width 3.1cm, on a brown leather strap.

Two Tudor red leather mounted rectangular watch boxes, each with hinged lid and gilt detailed 'Montres Tudor S.A. Geneve Switzerland 94 00 1', lengths 12.4cm and 12.8cm.

A mid-20th century Rolex brown leather rectangular box with hinged lid and gilt detail, impressed 'Montres Rolex S.A. Geneve 59.00.04', length 18.3cm.

A Raymond Weil Genève GMT Automatic stainless steel gentleman's bracelet wristwatch, the signed dial with date aperture, the case back detailed '3800' and 'V734461', case diameter 4.5cm, together with a Klaus-Kobec steel gentleman's chronograph bracelet wristwatch, case diameter 4.5cm, cased, a Ballast quartz black finished steel cased gentleman's chronograph wristwatch, case diameter 4.6cm, cased, and a Vostock Europe Automatic gentleman's wristwatch, case diameter 42cm.

A Kenneth Cole New York stainless steel tonneau cased gentleman's bracelet wristwatch, the signed dial with date aperture, case width 3.5cm, together with a Jacques Lemans Formula 1 stainless steel cased gentleman's wristwatch, case diameter 4.3cm, a Seiko quartz gentleman's bracelet wristwatch and three Pulsar chronograph bracelet wristwatches.

A Sandoz stainless steel cased gentleman's chronograph wristwatch, the signed silvered dial with baton hour markers, black oval central panel with two subsidiary dials and red centre stop seconds hand, the case back detailed '1754Z-69', case width 4cm, on a crocodile leather strap.

A Venner Time Switches Ltd nickel plated cased keyless wind stop watch with signed white enamel dial, case diameter 5.5cm, with fitted case, together with two silver cased keywind open-faced gentlemen's pocket watches, each enamelled dial detailed 'The Official Timekeeper H.J. Norris Manufacturer', London 1890 and Chester 1903, case diameters 5cm, with winding key.

An Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Automatic stainless steel and gold gentleman's calendar wristwatch, Ref. 7551, with signed jewelled 654 caliber movement, the signed silvered dial with gilt alternating Arabic numerals and arrowhead hour markers, centre seconds, red-tipped calendar hand and outer Arabic date track, the case with milled gold bezel, the signed case back with glazed panel and detailed '7551' and '25-20460', case diameter 3.5cm, on a brown leather strap, with Oris service guarantee card and service case.

A Genève Quartz 9ct gold circular cased gentleman's wristwatch, the signed white dial with black Roman hour numerals and date aperture, case diameter 3.2cm, together with a Rotary gilt metal fronted and steel backed gentleman's wristwatch, case diameter 3.3cm.

An 18ct gold and enamelled cased keywind open-faced lady's fob watch with unsigned movement, the foliate engraved gilt dial with black Roman hour numerals, the engraved case back with blue enamelled foliate decoration, the case back interior detailed '18', total weight 33.6g, case diameter 3.6cm.

An Omega Automatic steel gentleman's bracelet wristwatch, circa 1973, the signed jewelled 1012 caliber movement numbered '37847828', the signed silvered dial with baton hour markers and date aperture, the signed case back interior numbered '166.0163', the tapered link bracelet with foldover clasp, case diameter 3.4cm.

A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18ct gold gentleman's bracelet wristwatch, Ref. 1803, with signed jewelled 1556 caliber movement, the signed blue dial with baton hour markers, day aperture at 12 o'clock and date aperture at 3 o'clock, the case with milled bezel, Rolex crown to winding button, the mesh link bracelet with signed foldover clasp, case diameter 3.5cm, total weight 139g, with brown leather case, outer card box, instruction leaflet, chronometer certificate, numbered '2648702', and guarantee booklet, numbered '1803' and '2648702' and with purchase stamp, dated '10 Nov 1971'.

A Zenith 9ct gold circular cased gentleman's wristwatch, the jewelled movement detailed 'Zenith Swiss made', the signed silvered dial with gilt and black baton hour markers and subsidiary seconds, the case back interior detailed 'Zenith Movado Swiss 375', case diameter 3.4cm, on a gilt metal fronted expanding metal bracelet, together with a Cardinal Submarine steel backed gentleman's wristwatch, the signed black dial with Arabic numerals and baton hour markers, date aperture and centre seconds, the case with rotating bezel, case width 3.5cm.

An Omega Automatic gilt metal fronted and steel backed gentleman's wristwatch, circa 1977, the signed jewelled movement numbered '41314786', the signed silvered dial with baton hour markers and date aperture, the case back interior numbered '166 0202', case diameter 3.4cm, on a gilt metal fronted expanding bracelet, together with a Globa Sport gilt metal fronted and steel backed gentleman's chronograph wristwatch, the black dial with Arabic numerals, gilt hands, centre seconds and two subsidiary dials, case diameter 3.5cm.

An Eterna-matic Centenaire 18ct gold circular cased gentleman's wristwatch, the signed jewelled 1438U caliber movement numbered '4709862', the signed silvered dial with gilt baton hour markers, centre seconds and date aperture, the case back interior detailed '18K 0,750', the case back engraved 'Centenaire', import mark London 1961, case diameter 3.3cm, on a black leather strap, together with an Eterna Sonic Electronic gilt metal gentleman's wristwatch with signed gilt dial, the case back numbered '6150101', case width 3.6cm.

A Movado sterling silver circular cased 'Saint Christopher' coin purse watch with signed jewelled movement, the signed silvered circular dial with Arabic numerals and arrowhead hour markers, the case back detailed 'D478133', the coin style case with milled edge and decorated to each side with a titled scene of 'Saint Christopher' above 'Protect Us', diameter 3.6cm.