1951 Great Exhibition Ingersoll Watch

In 1951, to help create a sense of recovery after the war, and to mark the centenary of the original Great Exhibition, the nation held a celebration of British design, science, technology and identity. To mark the event Ingersoll produced this pocket watch.

Presented in superb original condition, retaining all the original finish, the watch bears the 1951 Great Exhibition logo em...  read more

Code: 51779

WW2 TP/WT Ingersoll Watch

A rare WW2 issue Ingersoll radio operator's watch with the dial bearing the Temporary Pattern Wireless Telegraphy mark.

Presented in good original condition, the watch is in full working order and keeping time. They never had a bow, as the neck of these watches was intended to fit into a special holder mounted to the radio. The strong magnetic field associated with the use of the...  read more

Code: 51778

Early Ingersoll Midget Watch

The Ingersoll Midget was a small pendant watch, originally designed to be worn on the wrist by means of a special leather wrist strap. These were popular with soldiers but alternatively, the Midget was also favoured as a lady's fob watch, often chosen to be a nurse's timepiece. Either way, many Ingersoll watches, known as "Dollar Watches", saw service because of their inexpensive cost.
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Code: 51777

WW2 Rolex GS Mark II Pocket Watch

A superb example of a General Service Mark II pocket watch by Rolex.

An unspoilt and very fine watch that shows little sign of any service wear, this Rolex is arguably the best of its kind on offer at this time. It is in full working order and would make a worthy and stylish timepiece for daily use. The first image shows the dial with the bezel and glass removed.

A...  read more

Code: 51776

WW2 GSTP Pocket Watch

A WW2 British Army issue General Service pocket watch by Leonidas. The watch is in good original condition, but exhibits service wear without any sign of abuse.

A lovely wartime example, in working order and at a bargain price, cheaper than the online auction markets.  read more

Code: 51774

Rare Longines Chasseral Pocket Watch c.1886

A very rare Longines-Chasseral 15 jewel pocket watch c.1886. Complete with its protective outer case, this gunmetal watch, which would originally have been black, is typical of the timepieces sought by officers. More resilient than silver or nickel, at this time, gunmetal watches offered a better alternative for those seeking a timepiece that could withstand the rigours of an active life.
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Code: 51775

*** 12 Months Free Servicing ***

Dear Collectors,

Coming from a family that was involved in clocks and watches during their postwar heyday, it's not surprising that I became intrigued by military timepieces. Originally inspired by my father, who served in the Polish Army and then with the REME during WW2, I watched him working on these miniature marvels. Today, 50 years on, I hope that future collectors will con...  read more

Code: 51765

WW1 Medals - Pte. S. Old - Middlesex Regiment

A pair of unresearched WW1 medals, both awarded to "207978 PTE. S. OLD MIDDLESEX".  read more

Code: 51773

WW2 ATP Military issue Unitas Wristwatch

A stunning original WW2 military watch by Unitas.

Unitas ATP wristwatches are highly sought after, as unlike similar military watches of the time, they offer a larger and more fashionable steel case.

Presented in excellent original condition, this sharp-looking watch exhibits just light signs of former service wear, and there is no polishing or restoration is evid...  read more

Code: 51772

WW1 Military Armourers ¼" Number Punches

A full set of WW1 era punches used to stamp identification numbers onto metal, wood or leatherwork. The box and punches bear identification marks and broad arrows, but no maker's details.

The number stamps are in a wooden case measuring approximately 12 cm in height.  read more

Code: 51771