British Rail (Southern) Railway Guard's Pocket Watch, c.1948

The postwar government nationalisation of the railways in 1948, led to the grouping and reorganisation of established rail networks across Great Britain, resulting in the formation of six British Rail regions. The Southern Region served south London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, eastern Berkshire, the Isle of Wight, southern Wiltshire, eastern Dorset through into Devon and Cornwall. Then, in 1991 the Southern Region was abolished in favour of the privatisation of the railways.

This particular Limit No.2 pocket watch is from the early years of nationalisation. It is of typical railway pattern, with a perfect dial and well embossed markings to the rear of the screw back case.

All in all, the watch is in very good condition with only minor signs of service use and slight wear to the crown. Internally, the movement is signed by the contractor, Limit, who assembled the watch, but the movement was actually made by the Cyma watch company. The movement is in working order but it has not been serviced. Nevertheless the watch is running and keeping time.

Overall the watch is a good example for the collector.

The recommended Premium Service, including a 12 month warranty, is offered for this timepiece for only £60.

Code: 50445