Vintage 1930s Swiss pocket watch and chain

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Vintage 1930s Recta pocket watch and chain.

The watch has a good quality stem-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is not signed but has been identified as by Recta.

The Recta Watch Company was originally founded in Bienne), Switzerland in 1897. The company was originally called Muller & Vaucher Fabrique d’Horlogerie. The name Recta was registered in 1898. The company became famous for high quality precision pocket watches and chronometers. In 1917, the company name was changed again to Recta SA Fabrique d’Horlogerie in 1917.

The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover which has an indentation.

The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is the gold filled Moon model from the Birmingham based Dennison Watch Case Company. The company supplied cases for movements imported from Switzerland, thus avoiding import taxes on precious metals. There are a few small marks to the sides of the watch but nothing too serious.

The glass lens is in good condition (some reflection showing in the photos).

The dial is in beautiful condition with original blued steel hands, a sunken subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute markers.

The watch comes with a single chain, 30cm long, and a fob commemorating the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley in 1924.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

ALL PRICES INCLUDE UK POSTAGE (excluding Northern Ireland).

Please contact us before placing international orders so that we can advise of shipping prices and to see if customs regulations allow us to post watches to your country.

The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes.

All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.

We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations.

Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the \'Buy Securely\' button on each listing page.

We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.
Shipping information
ALL PRICES INCLUDE UK POSTAGE (excluding Northern Ireland).

Please contact us before placing international orders so that we can advise of shipping prices and to see if customs regulations allow us to post watches to your country.

The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes.
Terms and conditions
ALL PRICES INCLUDE UK POSTAGE (excluding Northern Ireland).

Please contact us before placing international orders so that we can advise of shipping prices and to see if customs regulations allow us to post watches to your country. Please contact us in the first instance, any orders from prohibited countries will be refunded, less any payment fees which are non-refundable.

The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes. If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping and associated charges will be deducted from any refund.

All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.

We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations.

Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386750238 or you can proceed via the 'Buy Securely' button on each listing page.

We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.
Date1930s MakerRecta Codeas170a11326 PriceSOLD StatusSold SellerThe Vintage Wrist Watch Company Telephone01386 750238Non UK callers :+44 1386 750238 Emaillorrainewhiteside86@googlemail.com

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