Mint condition Lemania manual winding wristwatch. Lemania are one of the most famous movement makers alongside Valjoux and ETA. In their heyday, Lemania were making movements for the majority of Swiss watch companies as they were well designed and durable. Lemania movements will still be found in mechanical watches made today. At one time they were producing their own watches. Many of the Lemania designs were very distinctive with two tone dials in black and grey with the numbers inside black or grey rings. They were famous for making simple but effective watches. They also made some of the most rugged and durable watches which were chosen by several countries defence forces to be issued to the armed forces. As a result, Lemania have a cult following as they are a reputable company with the name on the dial reflecting that name on the movement – that is a true watch manufacturer, not an outsourcer. This watch has an excellent to mint dial and case, with just some insignificant wear from normal use. Excellent, distinctive and eye catching dial design with silver central disc, the bold numerals in a black ring and the minute markings in an outer silver ring. The large word "Lemania" with the distinctive crown logo is written across the dial. Beautiful silver dauphine style hands and subsidiary seconds hand. Art deco style thick lugs. Solid stainless steel case, screw on back, long lugs and mint condition movement. A great classic collectors watch, which will only increase in value. The width is 35 mm excluding crown, 38 mm including crown. The thickness is 11 mm and the lug to lug distance is 42 mm. Ref: VIN 318 £275 (US $445)

Excellent condition Lemania manual winding chronograph dating from the late 1950’s. The Lemania watch company no longer makes watches, but they do make movements. The Lemania movements are sued by some of the world’s most prestigious watch companies, and their particular strength is in chronograph movements. The Lemania 5100 is used today by many companies due to its functionality, robustness and reliability. The thing that set many watch companies apart were those companies who bought movements from movement makers and those who made their own. Lemania of course made their own, and there is nothing like owning a watch where the name on the dial matches the name stamped on the movement. This watch is a beautiful example of that type of satisfying watch. It has a Lemania calibre 13 movement. It is all stainless steel with a lovely curved case back, and beautiful curved crystal. The dial is a bit faded, but adds to the appeal of this watch. It has flat pushers, and matching narrow flat lugs and triangular applied baton markers. Tachometric scale in very fine print. In excellent working order. Very attractive and collectible watch, dial is very clean so most likely restored. Comes one attractive navy blue replacement strap. Dimensions are: width is 32 mm excluding crown, 35 mm including crown, 39 mm lug to lug and thickness is 11 mm VIN 319 Price is £395 (US $745)

Mint condition Benrus manual winding jump hour "digital" hand wound wristwatch. The Jump hour watches were very popular in their day and were the forerunner to the modern digital watch as we know it. They were one of the fantastic and now slightly kitsch iconic 1950’s futuristic styling symbols that came to represent the 1950’s post war consumer driven societies. Benrus are an old company and have been making wristwatches for over 80 years. This is a classically styled wristwatch with a beautiful and highly symbolic dial. The hours are represented int the top aperture and the minutes are represented in the bottom aperture. The hours snap over quickly and precisely on the 60 minute mark. There is a star pattern on the dial and the central gold star on the blue disc rotates in the fashion of a subsidiary second. The entire star rotates and it takes one minute for it to fully rotate, so it is clearly visible to the observer that the central star is rotating. Has a nice Benrus logo in a window in the lower center of the dial. Has the original Benrus winding crown and original snap on back. The back is lightly engraved with "Eric LL" It comes on a replacement Hisrch black leather strap. Absolutely stunning watch. Dimensions are: width is 34 mm excluding crown, 37 mm including crown, 40 mm lug to lug and thickness is 10 mm VIN 320 Price is £350 (US $645)

Excellent condition early and unusual looking Arcadia hand wound chronograph. The case is over size and thick. The dial is copper in colour and is showing signs o it’s age as it fading. This is nothing unusual for a watch of this age and adds to the character and vintage feel to it. It is in a classical dress watch style with flat pushers, fancy crown and fixed cylinder lugs. The hands appear to be original, they are all the same colour and in keeping with one another. The dial has aan inner tachometer scale in a spiral, printed in blue, and an outer telemeter printed in red. The chronograph sweep second hand is marginally off the zero, but that is easy to rectify. This is a nice unusual large period watch and an interesting addition to any collection. The Dimensions are: width is 37 mm excluding crown, 40 mm including crown, 43 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14 mm VIN 321 Price is £195 (US $365)

Mint condition new old stock Doxa wristwatch. This is a watch dating form the late 1960’s and has never before been sold or worn. It is in as new condition, flawless still with the plastic seal on the case back. The dial is amazing iridescent blue which is pale in the center and gets darker to the edges. It has nice contrasting silver applied baton markers and hands with tritium luminosity in fill – still glowing. It has a quickset date at the 3 position. All stainless steel thick and chunky case. It has waht appears to be the original strap, which is brushed suede like on the exterior and polished smooth for comfort on the under side. The Dimensions are: width is 37 mm excluding crown, 38 mm including crown, 41 mm lug to lug and thickness is 11 mm VIN 322 Price is £85 (US $158)

Mint condition new old stock Vulcain wristwatch. This is a watch dating form the late 1960’s and has never before been sold or worn. It is in as new condition, flawless still with the plastic seal on the case back. The dial is incredible brushed steel silver colour. It has nice contrasting silver and black applied baton markers and hands. It has a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 position. Original signed winding crown, All stainless steel thick and chunky case. The Dimensions are: width is 38 mm excluding crown, 40 mm including crown, 41 mm lug to lug and thickness is 10 mm VIN 323 Price is £85 (US $158)

Mint condition Pierce triple date moonphase calendar wristwatch. Triple date watches are as popular today as they have always been, due to their everyday practicality. They are lovely complication watches, with well refined and complex movements whilst retaining a clean looking and functional face where the time can still be seen in a single glance. The date is marked in the blue numerals in the outer chapter and is indicated buy the gold crescent tipped hand. The day and month windows are at the upper centre of the dial and the full moonphase indication is at the lower centre. The moonphase is on a gold colour disc which matches the hands and applied batons and numerals on the dial. Lovely slim and slight built case. The calendar functions are altered by hidden pushers in the side of the case. A sharp object such as a pin is needed to adjust. 17 jeweled manual winding movement. Beautiful, practical and functional watch with attractive curved dial. Dimensions are: width 32.5 mm excluding crown, 34.5 mm including crown, lug to lug 40 mm, thickness 11 mm Ref: VIN 337. Price £350 (US $675)

Excellent condition Universal Geneve hand wound chronograph. The Universal chronographs are technically superior, well designed and well constructed and made by one of the most famous chronograph makers in the world. This one Has a Universal Geneve singed 285 manual winding movement. It is a very attractive looking watch - simple yet very striking and effective. It is an all stainless steel case with silver dial and silver sunken sub registers. The dial is showing signs of age with a consistent patina adding to the warmth and the charisma of this vintage watch. It has lovely contrasting colours with black small printed numbers and a blue tachometric scale. The subsidiary seconds are at 9, the thirty minute elapsed timer is at 3 and the, twelve hour elapsed timer is at 6 and the sixty second elapsed timer is the sweep second hand. Very tidy and neat case, and long and extended lugs, flat and square pushers and large winding crown. Comes on replacement leather strap with deployant buckle. All round excellent value for money and outstanding designed watch. The width is 36 mm excluding crown, 38 mm including crown. The thickness is 13 mm and the lug to lug distance is 42 mm. Ref. VIN 334£645 or US $1,195

Excellent condition Movado 9k gold plate dress watch with manual winding Movado signed movement. Much of the gold plate is now fading and it is very pale yellow. It has a very attractive dark bronze - bordering on black dial with polished gold applied baton markings. It has a minimalist and sparse dial design providing a classic and timeless look to it. Also has a large Movado logo, and long and elegant sword style hands. The hands are gold as is the subsidiary second hand. It is working very well and keeping good time. Has an attractive, sender case with long and angular lugs with a snap on stainless steel back and narrow winding crown. This is a wonderful example of a clean and tidy vintage Movado with a great deal of character and appeal to it. It has been well maintained and well looked after. Dimensions are 35 mm excluding crown, 37.5 mm including crown and 43 mm lug to lug and 8.5 mm thick. Ref: VIN 335 £135 (US $245)

Excellent condition Longines flagship automatic wristwatch. The Longines flagship, as the name suggests, was the one time top of the range Longines watch. It was well constructed, with excellent movement making it a no nonsense, no compromise, durable watch meant to last a lifetime and longer. This one has a very attractive silver dial with a stainless steel case. The dial has silver applied batons and large silver applied numerals at the principle positions with a silver sweep second hand. Has a large Longines winged logo and name "Longines" at the upper centre and the name "Flagship" and "automatic" at the lower centre of the dial. Has the original Longines signed winding crown with the name and the winged logo. The case back is screw on and has the large flagship logo embossed on the back in gold with the words "Longines, Automatic, Waterproof". The back is engraved with the original owners name, which is KJ Miles and dated 4.2.63. The movement is a Longines calibre 340, which is signed in bold letters on the winding rotor. Outstanding watch in enviable condition. Dimensions are 35 mm excluding crown, 37.5 mm including crown and 43 mm lug to lug and 10 mm thick. Ref: VIN 336 £245 (US $445)

Excellent condition Le Jour manual winding chronograph with very sought 7734 hand wound movement. This one dates from the 1960’s and is in a typical late 1960’s style. Unlike many of the cheaper end of the market contemporaries, this one is made of solid stainless steel - other cheaper watches were chrome plated brass. Being steel, it has held it’s attractive looks. It is in very good condition, and a very attractive eye catching watch. It has a black dial with silver contrasting sub dials which have black markings. It has silver applied baton hour marks. The subsidiary seconds are at the 9 position, the forty five minute elapsed timer is at 3. The sixty second chronograph elapsed timer is the large sweep hand. It is a distinctive hand with a large red diamond tip providing a nice finishing touch to the contrasting colours whilst giving an eye catching focus point. The dial is well balanced, attractive and clean. Excellent value for money vintage with a matchless engine in it The width is 38 mm excluding crown, 40 mm including crown. The thickness is 13 mm and the lug to lug distance is 41 mm. Ref. VIN 308 £195 or US $345

Excellent condition Memosail Countdown Yacht Timer with Valjoux 7737 manual winding movement. An unusual and very striking watch. Primarily made for yacht racing where the timer is started 10 minutes before the race. The idea is so that when the signal is heard 10 minutes before the race begins, the yacht can be maneuvered into place with gaining speed for crossing the start line at the exact right time. The countdown numbers are large so the skipper can instantly see how much time has elapsed. The countdown chronograph is very unusual in that it is a wheel beneath the dial much like a date wheel. In the stopped position, the chrono wheel states "start" which is ready for the start of the race. When the chrono is activated with the pusher at 2, the timer begins, and the orange sweep hand is set into action. At 30 seconds, the chrono wheel does a half turn and at 60 seconds it does a full turn to indicate 1 minute of elapsed time. The number 10 will also come into view on the chrono wheel, which is the first minute of the 10 minute countdown that has elapsed. This will continue for 10 minutes until the chrono wheel has fully revolved, and countdown passes the 1 minute mark and the race begins. The first 5 minutes of the chrono wheel is yellow with black numbers, and the last five minutes is red with white numbers. Ingenious design, which can also be used for a 15 minute timer as the word "start" is broken up into 5 letters, which can be used as a 15 minute countdown. The countdown numerals on the outer chapter of the dial is a 60 second countdown so the skipper can see at any time, the exact counted down time. For instance if the chrono wheel is on 6 and the chrono hand is pointing to 45, this means that there is 6 minutes and 45 seconds left to the start of the race. (the bottom picture shows 3 minutes and 50 seconds left to the start of the race). The movement is a Valjoux 7737 which is a modified Valjoux 7733. The modification allows the chrono wheel to do a half turn at 30 seconds. The pusher at 4 resets the chrono wheel and chrono hand. Solid and heavy stainless steel case, yacht logo on the dial and engraved into case back. Width is 38 mm excluding crowns, 41 mm including crowns and 42 mm lug to lug, thickness is 15 mm. Ref: VIN 330 £250 or US $435

Jenny were a Swiss company and one of the foremost companies pioneering fully waterproof watches in the 1950’s and 1960’s. They had relationships with many other Swiss companies in the development of water proof watches. They did develop watches that were water proof to 1000 metres. This one however is not quite that level, but a more practical and affordable 400 metres. It is in excellent condition all round. The dial lays testament to it’s depth rating as it is marked "Jenny Swiss" in the top section and "Caribbean 400" and "400 Metres 1300 ft" in the lower part of the dial. The watch is in all round excellent condition. It has a Swiss made automatic winding mechanical movement. The case is solid stainless steel which is mono block for water resistance. The crown is original to the watch and is signed with the Jenny logo. It is a thick and sturdy crown which screws down for water resistance. The crystal is in excellent condition and is a thick acrylic, and for 400 metres, they needed to be thick. The case back is embossed with the Jenny logo and is stamped with "Caribbean Triple Safe" It has a striking iridescent blue dial with silver applied baton markers silver hands. Has a date window at the 3 position. Comes on replacement blue leather stitched leather strap. All round excellent and highly collectible watch. Dimensions are: width 36 excluding crown, 39.5 mm including crown and pushers, lug to lug 44 mm, thickness 14 mm. Ref: VIN 309 

Good condition Enicar 9 karat gold dress watch. Enicar were a prolific Swiss watch manufacturer in the mid 20^th century producing high quality watches. Many of which went to export to the far eastern markets as they were reliable and strong and there was a watch making skill shortage in these countries, so reliable watches were very important. Enicar were renowned for their instrument and sports watches. This one however is an attractive gold dress watch with unusual pitted effect bezel, which is also marked with batons to indicate the hours. The dial is showing signs of it’s age with an attractive and aged vintage looking patina. It has gold applied baton markers and slender gold dauphine style hands. The subsidiary seconds are at the 6 position in an sunken dial giving a nice tiered effect. Has the regular Enicar logo and the "Saturn" logo in the top centre of the dial. Has a snap on back, fixed bars, small crown and long lugs. A must for any Enicar collector. Dimensions are: width 33 excluding crown, 34.5 mm including crown and pushers, lug to lug 48 mm, thickness 8.5 mm. Ref: VIN 310 £135 (US $249)

Excellent condition Swiss triple date moon phase chronograph. They don’t come with many more features than this one. This is a superb gents wristwatch with complications to make the giants of watch making look humble. There are no makers marks on the dial and nothing visible on the movement. The movement is in beautiful condition and very complicated looking as it would need to be for a complicated watch like this. The case is 9 karat gold plated with a stainless steel back. The case has got a little wear from regular use. The dial is in excellent condition, with no signs of age. The complications include date of month, day of week, month, phase of moon, chronograph with 3 minute elapsed timer and 60 second elapsed timer, hours minutes and seconds. The day of month is printed in the outer chapter and the blue hand points to this. The red sweep hand is the chronograph sixty second elapsed timer. The day and month are visible through apertures in the dial, as is the moon phase which is visible through a dial aperture. It has a telemeter scale which is shared with the seconds scale. It has gold applied numerals and gold hands, attractive flat pushers and is quite a thick watch to account for the complications in the movement. It comes on a replacement matching strap. Outstanding watch. Dimensions are: width 35 excluding crown, 37 mm including crown, lug to lug 40 mm, thickness 15 mm. Ref: VIN 311 

The Tudor Submariner - another watch that needs no introduction, and coming only second to it’s big brother the Rolex Submariner. The Tudor is amongst the most successful and widely known divers watch in the world – mainly because it is identical in looks to the Rolex Submariner, but sports a different movement. Like the Rolex, it is the watch that set the standard in professional divers watches and one that most other divers watches aspire to emulate. This particular example is in near mint condition, and very rare and hard to find blue dial and bezel model. It has the luminous dial markings without the metal marker outlines which make the dial less glaring, and more easily visible against the mat blue dial. The dial and bezel a blue - grey colour giving it a very attractive almost faded appearance. It is of course also the model with the rarer square indices and diamond shape hour hand and second hand ends. Has date window at 3 with the Rolex signature cyclops magnifier. It is 200 metres resistant, sturdy bi directional, non ratchet rotating bezel with Rolex triplock screw down crown and genuine Rolex 2 mm thick plexi crystal. The bracelet has a few light marks from regular wear. It has the Tudor shield on the clasp, folded links, wetsuit extension and safety fliplock buckle. The case back is stamped with "Original Oyster Case by Rolex Geneva" with the Rolex crown logo. The watch comes with a service receipt for new genuine parts crystal, crown, tube and service, this is dated 10^th July 2003. The watch comes with the original box, outer box, paperwork and original receipt showing the watch was purchased in London on August 1987 for £180. Dimensions are as follows: width is 39.5 mm excluding crown, 43.5 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14 mm. VIN 300 Price is £875 (US $1,485)