W.W.I. Period Military Type BORGEL Wrist Watch. 1918
SOLD
W.W.I. period, sterling silver, military type "Borgel Patent" cased wrist watch, dating from 1918. Excellent condition. 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). English sterling silver import hallmark, corresponding to the year 1918. Fitted with original bevelled glass crystal. Case diameter (not including crown) : 34mm. Case condition : 95%.
Still fitted with original stitched-on brown leather strap with hallmarked sterling silver buckle. Strap still in nice condition.
White enamel military style dial with subsidiary seconds. Luminous hands and numerals. Dial condition : 98% (a small, very faint stain on dial - no damage).
Good quality, gilt, Swiss made, 15 jewel movement (unsigned). Movement condition (appearance) : 98%. Time keeping : good.
Inventory No. 310
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