Decca "Trench" Service Portable Record Player

A very good, portable record player by Decca. First made during WW1, the compact size and sturdy mechanical construction of the Decca A "Junior" gramophone saw many of them serving at the Front. Consequently, this tiny Decca became known to its customers as the "Trench Model", while after the war, Decca referred to them as their "Service Model". Production of these ceased in the mid-twenties. <...  read more

Code: 51693

WW2 RAF Navigation Instruments By BWC

A very good and complete set of RAF navigation instruments by BWC (British Watch Case Co.). The set comes in its original webbing case, which bears an issue number and crown mark, and each large instrument is maker-marked as well as being struck with a tiny broad arrow, including the parallel rule. A previous owner's name is also faintly evident on the front of the case.

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Code: 51691

Quartz Royal Navy "Divers Watch" Replica

*** £7.99 *** SPECIAL PURCHASE INCLUDES P&P. IDEAL FOR CHRISTMAS: We have a small quantity of these: A modern replica of the Royal Navy issue Omega Seamaster 300, originally produced for collectors subscribed to the Eaglemoss "Military Watches" magazine.

This new watch is an attractive reproduction, which comes sealed, boxed and fitted with batteries. Great for everyday wear wit...  read more

Code: 51655

WW2 POW Chess Set c.1942

A rare and complete WW2 chess set made for the British Army by Jaques of London. Coming in its original 1942 dated, maker and broad arrow marked box, together with its playing board, these somewhat basic chess sets (by Jaques' standards) were sent out to POW camps. In some instances, chess pieces have previously been found with concealed escape compasses built into them, but these are made of s...  read more

Code: 51634

Rare & Important Longines Explorer's Pocket Watch, c.1895

Longines has a tradition of being an innovative watch company, keen to associate itself with all manner of world record breaking achievements. As such, Longines was often chosen by pioneering greats to assist in their endeavours. Whether it was on the railways, or far off Antarctic exploration, aerial conquest, ocean navigation... and the list goes on, Longines was always involved. However, one...  read more

Code: 50943

HS9 Royal Navy Lemania Chronograph, c.1947

An excellent example of an early Royal Navy Lemania chronograph wristwatch, issued to the Fleet Air Arm. Fully marked with the pre-NATO Hydrographic Survey codes, and never renumbered, identifying it as a pilot's watch.

This watch is in perfect working order, with all the chronograph functions operating crisply. The high-grade signed movement looks bright and fresh and free from...  read more

Code: 51209

WW2 Military Omega / Lemania Chronograph

A rare sterile WW2 wrist-timer of military pattern assembled with a hi-beating Lemania movement, which according to the Omega Museum in Switzerland states that these single-button chronographs are Omega factory products. Whether these watches were supplied by Lemania or from the Omega House is in debate but what is agreed is that both watch companies operate in partnership, with Lemania concent...  read more

Code: 51285