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w57c

 W.W. II  Waltham Royal Navy Anti-submarine Stopwatch  c.1943

This is a rare original  W.W.II  Royal Navy issue  Anti-submarine stopwatch "Admiralty Pattern No.6".  This was manufactured specially by Waltham and is dated 1943.  The timer starts, stops and rests by pressing the winding crown.  The large chrome plated case has a screw back engraved with the Admiralty pattern - the assignation "Patt.6" and the serial number "U6237" and broad arrow.  It has a snap on inner dust cover. The inside of the case back  is signed "Keystone" and numbered.

The dial (5.2 cms) has black and red markings and is signed "Waltham U.S.A.,  Admiralty Pattern No. 6".   It is calibrated to measure up to 5000 yards over a maximum six second time period.  The dial needs attention as can be seen in the pictures.

It has a good quality nickel plated fast beat stopwatch movement which is signed "Waltham U.S.A.,  (Calibre) 16 '43-TA".   The movement has just been cleaned and serviced.

These stopwatches were specially developed to be used on board Royal Navy warships in conjunction with the "Asdic" anti-submarine sonar device. Comparing several readings from these watches along with the direction finding capabilities of of the Asdic apparatus allowed the course, speed and range of U-Boats to be accurately plotted. This information was then used to set-up and launch depth charges.

Price: £180

w381c

This is a silver cased H. Williamson Ltd. London military pocket watch in good condition and working order.  It has a screwdown back and bezel. The enamel dial (4.1 cm) is signed "H. Williamson Ltd., London,  400516".  There is a slight repair on the enamel at 5 o'clock wish is hardly noticeable.  The inside of the screwback case is signed "Nickel Illinois, watch case, silver 154773".  The movement is numbered "400516".   The back has the military arrow and number 400516.    The case is 5.4 cm in diameter excluding the winder.

w382c

H. Williamson Ltd. London black dial military pocket watch in good all original condition and working order.  The dial is (4.3 cm in diameter) signed H. Williamson, London, 72666F".  The case is 5.7 cm in diameter x 1.8 cm thick.  It has an English lever movement, 7 jewels, #419127. The inside on the back case is signed "Dennison Watch Case Co. #121705, Made in England" and the outer case has the military arrow with the number #72666F.  The side of the case has the same number #72666F.

w822b

This Split Second stop watch is in very good condition and working order.  The dial (5.5 cms) was damaged while a new crystal was being put in as can be seen in the pictures.  The back has the Royal Navy arrow and "PATT. 4,  42383".  This military stop watch came from the private collection of the supplier to the military.  It is one of 8 pieces that we purchased.

SOLD

w106c

Military Pocket Watch in good condition and working order.  The watch has just been fully serviced and has a new balance wheel and crystal.  The enamel dial (4.7 cms) is signed "Helvetia, Swiss Made",  it has approx. 3 hairline cracks which are hardly visible to the naked eye. The Lever movement is signed "Helvetia, Swiss Made, , General Watch Co. Switzerland, 32A".  The snap off back has the military arrow and "GS/TP  P19684,  some of the plating has rubbed off.

SOLD

w244c

This is a marine compass in a bakealite case.  It is in good all original condition.  It is in good working condition.  There is a small chip on the left side mount which does not affect the compass.  The case is 15 cm in díameter x 7 cm deep,  the dial is 10.4 cm in diameter.

w934b

British Military H. Williamson London Pocket Watch  c.1900

This is a superb British military issue pocket watch made by H. Williamson Ltd., London c1900.  It has a large, bulbous  solid nickel case with screw down back and bezel.  The enamel dial (4.9 cms) is signed "H. Williamson Ltd., London, 9004F".  The inside of the screwback case is signed "Dennison Watch Case Co, Made in England".  The movement is numbered "199668".  The military markings on the back are the  War Department arrow and serial no. "9004F".  The number & arrow are also on the side of the case.  The case is 5.8 cms x 1.8 cms thick.  There are a couple of very light cracks on the enamel dial which do not detract from the overall look of this superb military pocket watch.

SOLD

w251c

In good all original condition and good working order.  It has an early quartz movement as can be seen in the pictures.  The dial is 10 cm in diameter in a brass case.  The dial is signed "Kienzle, Automatic,Venturer".

Price: £150

This military double split second stop watch is in very good condition and working order.  It has the middle re-set button which is rare.  It has just been cleaned and serviced and has a new crystal.  The back is signed with the military arrow and "App. 4,  #41201".   A.P. is the Admiralty Pattern designation. It is one of 8 pieces that we purchased.

SOLD

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