These Garrard watches were given out to long term employees of Imperial Chemicals Industries Ltd, commonly known as ICI.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the engraving on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being presented in 1965.
CONDITION
ICI were, for much of its history, the largest manufacturer in Britain. With that comes a huge workforce and many people stayed at the company for a long time. J. Foskin was there 20 years at least, and on that anniversary was presented with this Garrard watch. Garrard were a fine choice for a proudly British company – Garrard were founded in 1735 and also hold Royal warrants going all the way back to 1843, including making pieces for the crown jewels. That said Garrard would have commissioned the watch to be made from an unknown watch maker. But the watch was specified to be water resistant, with a screw down case back, and antimagnetic – and this one has the cover still in place. Behind that is an ETA 2991 manual wind 17 jewel movement, finished with Garrard branding and Côtes de Genève striped finishing. Nothing from Garrard was ever less than well finished. The dial has lumed hands, which are tritium we believe, and a red seconds hand. The dial has a slight green hint to it, but is clear of damage. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 35.0 mm
Width without crown 33.0 mm
Between lugs 17 mm
Lug to lug length 40.3 mm
Case Thickness 8.4 mm
All sizes are approximate.
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