In fabulous condition, this Venus full hunter pocket watch is pure art deco.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

The case was guaranteed for 10 years, and one way that some case makers could keep track of this was to start the serial number of the case with the last two digits of the year – 35 in this example.  We don’t know that is certain for this case maker, but the movement is of the right period and the case maker was founded in 1934, so it does fit the pattern.

CONDITION

The case maker is a German firm called Guerrier, (translates to Warrior in English), and they can be rightly proud of their work.  The case wear guarantee ran out in 1945, but still the case shows little to no wear.  The coin edge and fine engraving to both case back and front could pass for being a year old, which would be ideal for period film work.  The movement is from Unitas, likely a 362 or similar, and has 16 jewels and is working well.  There are quite a few watch makers named Venus, but we think this one was founded in 1930 in La Chaux-de-Fonds and Moutier, Switzerland.  The two tone dial is in very good order and the blued hands are lovely.  There is no radium lume on the dial or hands.  The spring loaded dial cover works well, and even the bow over the crown is just the correct tension.  You are highly unlikely to find a better one.

This watch will be supplied with our basic presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

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​SIZE

Width with crown  61.2 mm (excluding bow)

Width without crown  52.2 mm

Case Thickness  10.7 mm.

All sizes are approximate.

Included with this watch is a 2 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.

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