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1940s Gun Metal Pocket Watch by Rotherham & Sons
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1940s Gun Metal Pocket Watch by Rotherham & Sons

1920 - 1940
Sold 14 April 2026 · The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
This “1940s Gun Metal Pocket Watch by Rotherham & Sons” found a buyer.

It was listed by The Vintage Wrist Watch Company. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

1940s gun metal pocket watch by Rotherham & Sons.

The watch has a Swiss stem-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is signed Rands, a brand name registered by Rotherham & Sons (R and S) of London and La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1928. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover.

The watch measures 49mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is gun metal which is an alloy of copper, tin and zinc, and it has gold coloured embellishments. There is surface marking to the case, which is quite normal for gun metal, and overall it is in good condition.

The acrylic lens is in good condition.

The dial is in good condition just some slight discolouration to the centre.

The watch comes with a single chain, 24cm long including the T-bar and the clasp.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Rotherham and Sons Pocket Watch to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1147976
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All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.

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Description
1940s gun metal pocket watch by Rotherham & Sons.

The watch has a Swiss stem-winding movement which is working nicely.

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The movement is signed Rands, a brand name registered by Rotherham & Sons (R and S) of London and La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1928.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover.

fig 1. A dark gunmetal pocket watch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, and an attached matching chain rests on a clear acrylic stand.
fig 1. 1940s Gun Metal Pocket Watch by Rotherham & Sons

The watch measures 49mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is gun metal which is an alloy of copper, tin and zinc, and it has gold coloured embellishments. There is surface marking to the case, which is quite normal for gun metal, and overall it is in good condition.

fig 2. A dark gunmetal pocket watch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, and an attached matching chain rests on a clear acrylic stand.
fig 2. 1940s Gun Metal Pocket Watch by Rotherham & Sons

The acrylic lens is in good condition.

The dial is in good condition just some slight discolouration to the centre.

The watch comes with a single chain, 24cm long including the T-bar and the clasp.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Rotherham and Sons Pocket Watch to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1147976
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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Archive I A dark gunmetal pocket watch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, and an attached matching chain rests on a clear acrylic stand. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

1940s Gun Metal Pocket Watch by Rotherham & Sons

Archive II A dark gunmetal pocket watch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, and an attached matching chain rests on a clear acrylic stand. View II
Archive III A dark gunmetal pocket watch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, and an attached matching chain rests on a clear acrylic stand. View III
Archive IV A dark gunmetal pocket watch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, and an attached matching chain rests on a clear acrylic stand. View IV
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Telephone 01386 750 238
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/vintagewristwatch
Verified Since Jul 2011
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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A dark gunmetal pocket watch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, and an attached matching chain rests on a clear acrylic stand.
1940s gun metal pocket watch by Rotherham & Sons
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A dark gunmetal pocket watch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, and an attached matching chain rests on a clear acrylic stand.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPocket Watches
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVintage Industrial
  • MaterialGunmetal, Steel, Enamel, Glass
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsArabic numerals, Sub-seconds dial, Keyless wind movement, Matching metal chain

FAQs

Gunmetal pocket watches gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The material, an alloy traditionally used for ordnance, was adopted by watchmakers to provide a durable, corrosion-resistant, and dark-finished alternative to silver and gold.

These watches typically feature a steel alloy case treated to achieve a dark gunmetal finish, often complemented by brass or gilt internal mechanical movements, enamel dials, and glass crystals.

Authenticity is verified by examining the hallmark engravings, the quality of the hand-painted enamel dial, the makers signature on the inner dust cover, and the intricate hand-finished details of the mechanical movement inside.

An antique pocket watch can be displayed on a dedicated watch stand, within a glass dome on a desk, or incorporated into a gallery display alongside other historical artefacts.

To preserve mechanical pocket watches, keep them away from moisture and extreme temperatures, wind them gently at consistent intervals, and have them professionally serviced every few years to maintain the internal lubrication.
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