A higher specification than normal gold presentation watch from Garrard, for a longer than average long service.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

From the London hallmark on the inside of the case back we can accurately date this watch to being assayed in 1974, but the long service engraving on the case back states it was awarded in 1975.  After 38 years Mr. Downham deserved a nice gold watch!

CONDITION

Most companies gave out gold watches for 25 years service in Britain during the 1950’s, 1960’s and into the 1970’s.  These were normally given for 25 years service, and the watch is normally a simple hand winding watch.  Given that this watch was awarded for longer than average service it is fitting it better than average.  The case, made by DS&S (who also made cases for Rolex and others), has a screw on case back for better water resistance.  This design also requires more gold, so would have cost more and by 1974 gold had risen 414% since just 1971, which was a major contributor to the quartz crisis that Swiss companies faced.  This watch is not quartz, but it has an automatic movement from Marvin Revue, their calibre S76.  It is a 25 jewel movement with hacking and quick set calendar, so again better than average.  Being automatic makes it thicker, requiring a thicker case and again that takes more gold to make.  Then you have the retailer, Garrard.  Garrard are the Royal jewellers and have been making fine jewels since 1735, so it is not the same as picking up a gift on the high street.  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   mm

Width without crown  33.1 mm

Between lugs  18 mm

Lug to lug length  39.4 mm

Case Thickness   mm

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.

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