clockboy Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Purchased this pocket watch sold as Rare British military Helvetia pocket watch. I have done some research and it seems genuine. My only doubts are because the movement,dial,crystal etc are in superb condition. The only fault I can find is the movement screws/clamps are missing so I have to be careful not to break the stem & the case back is loose fit. Perhaps Will or someone can advise. i.e. if it is a genuine case but with a newish movement fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I like that CB. I'm sure Will will come up with some information. I have wristwatch made by the company and it's a s goods as the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillFly Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Looks good to me - dial, hands, case, case markings*, movement - all seem to match. Nice one! * GS/TP = "General Staff/Trade Pattern" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockboy Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Thanks Will I got lucky for once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Hi clockboy, I have one of these just the same including the loose back,mine has a broken pivot on the third wheel,but have just got a spares watch from the bay so hopefully running soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Here's a pic of the dial and hands just cleaned and relumed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockboy Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Nice well pleased & it's keeping excellent time as well. Apart from attaching some movement screws nothing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Great pieces! Both of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobm12 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Nice watches! CB the movement in yours reminds me of a predecessor of a Unitas 6498. Cheers, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seang Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Lovely example clockboy, the 32A movement is correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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