This Thomas Russell & Son solid gold watch was a long service award from the E.C.C Group. Model reference 2762.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the inscription on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being presented for long service up to 1966, and the paperwork is stamped for 10th January 1967 which is likely when it was presented.
CONDITION
Normally we remove the expanding bracelets that these watches often come with, but this one is part of the history – not only is it very clean, but spare links were also in the box. In fact, the whole watch was very clean and it is possible that this was only worn a few times in its entire life. You could always opt for a leather strap if you preferred. Thomas Russell & Son have an interesting history, dating back to 1780 and including getting royal warrants from Queen Victoria and making highly accurate marine chronometers for Liverpool’s booming shipping industry. Even in this later watch their name is stamped onto the movement, a feature that the owner of the watch would likely never have seen. That movement is a Buser 115/25, with 17 jewels and a nice copper finish, which is running well. Overall this is a very clean watch, with little negative to see or report.
This watch will be supplied with the original Tho.Russell presentation box, papers and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 33.6 mm
Width without crown 31.6 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 38.1 mm
Case Thickness 9.5 mm
Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 195 mm. There are also four extra links included. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
All sizes are approximate.
Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.