English silver Military pocket watch by W Erhardt pocket watches c1915

English silver Military pocket watch by W Erhardt pocket watches c1915

Code: 4.8

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This is an English First World War pocket watch made by W. Erhardt.

The watch has English silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1915

Movement – the gilt ¾ plate movement has a lever escapement with a compensated balance. The movement is signed “W Erhardt, London, 609709” and is also engraved with a broad arrow British government mark. The movement is in 95% mint condition – a superb example

Case – the movement comes in a large and heavy English silver open face case, which has a hinged inner, back and a hinged bezel. The case has milled sides, a smooth plain finish and is in 90% mint condition – light surface scratches only, overall a very good impressive English case

Dial – the white enamel dial has a full set of blue steel hands including a sweep centre seconds hand. The dial is signed “W. Erhardt, London, 609709” and features the broad arrow mark also. The dial is in 95% mint condition – some small crack marks in the centre. 

The watch has a mineral glass

The watch measures 55mm wide x 19.7mm deep

The watch is stem wound / pin set