Code: 4.94
The Royal Artillery was among the first British military organisations to be issued with general service watches. Presumably it must have been a priority to provide artillery officers with the means to ensure that their bombardments would occur at a predetermined time and for exact periods
Movement – the English made gilt ¾ plate movement has a lever escapement, is numbered 121873 and is in 95 mint condition – excellent condition
Case – the movement comes in a white metal open face case by Dennison which has a screw off back and bezel. The case is engraved on the back “S Alexander & Son,, RA 74859M’ and has a crows foot arrow
The rest of the case has a smooth plain finish and is in 95% mint condition – light wear only
Dial – the black paint on metal dial has old luminous numbers and hands which have gone orange with time and the dial is in 99% mint condition – some scratches only
The watch has a thick bevelled mineral glass
The watch measures 58mm wide x 18mm deep
The watch is stem wound / pin set
