A 9ct gold open face pocket watch
Date: Circa 1930
Movement: Bridge plate, 21 jewel, signed Recta, stem wind and set
Dial: White enamel, black Roman hour markers and outer minutes track
Case: Polished round form, engraved to back HAL, inscription to dust cover, stamped 9ct to bow, stem, back and dust cover
Size: 48mm
Weight: 76.5g
Accompaniments: 9ct gold Albert chain with T-bar, stamped to bar and clasps, weight 31g

Condition Report

• Case: Shallow dents to back.  Some tiny dents to sides.  Fine abrasions throughout consistent with age. Dust cover bears inscription.


• Crystal: Good.


• Dial: Good.


• Hands: Good.


• Movement: Winds, sets and runs.

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