W.W.I. Military Type BORGEL Wrist Watch. 1915
SOLD
W.W.I. period, sterling silver, military type "Borgel Patent" cased wrist watch, dating from 1915. Watches such as these were designed with military use in mind and were more often than not sold to troops as private purchase items.
Sterling silver, "Borgel" case (once the sprung loaded winding crown is pulled out of position, the movement and bezel (as one piece) screws directly into case). "Nail" hand setting button (at 4 o'clock position). Case signed "F.B" (François Borgel - a Swiss company specialising in early dust/moisture-proof cases) and stamped with a British sterling silver import hallmark corresponding to the year 1915. Fitted with an acrylic U.B. crystal. Case diameter (not including crown) : 33mm. Case condition : 85% (some wear to milling on bezel).
White enamel military style dial with subsidiary seconds. Luminous hands and numerals. Dial condition : 90% (a couple of small nicks out of very edge of dial which have been filled and are mostly hidden under bezel).
Good quality, nickel plated, Swiss made, 15 jewel movement (unsigned). Compensation balance wheel. Decorated with Geneva stripes. Movement condition (appearance) : 90%. Recently serviced. Time keeping : good.
Inventory No. 299
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