The West End Watch Co. Sowar watch was a favourite model, designed to cope with the harsh conditions in India. Model reference 4254.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
The Sowar is a long running model without too clear production dates, which makes it difficult to date with clarity. However the watch we have here features an automatic movement first launched in 1975, so it can not be older that that year.
CONDITION
West End Watches are a Swiss brand founded in 1886, and predominantly focused on the Indian market. Before long they provided most of the watches to the Indian Railway, and in the first World War the British Indian Army had West End Watches – both operations where timing is critical to life. It was in 1917 the name Sowar, which translates to the cavalryman, was registered. This one has a 17 jewel automatic ETA movement, calibre 2878, with both quick set day and date. The movement has been protected by a dust cover – which are often lost but this one remains. The cathedral hands have lost their lume over the years, but the red second hand is original. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour or material if preferred. The watch is signed on the dial, case, and movement.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 36.5 mm
Width without crown 34.0 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 42.3 mm
Case Thickness 11.6 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
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.
