Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this 1940s Gents Tank Watch to the 1940s.
Price: £395.00
Retailed by McDowells of Dublin, this unusual vintage wristwatch appears to have remained unused and unworn, making it an exceptional survivor and a fascinating time capsule from the 1940s.
The watch retains its original unrestored dial, original hands and vintage case, with no obvious signs that it has been previously worn. It is supplied with its original McDowells of Dublin hard watch case, adding considerably to its appeal and provenance.
Key Features
• Period: Circa 1940s
• Type: Gents / men's vintage wristwatch
• Style: Classic rectangular Tank watch
• Movement: Swiss mechanical / manual-wind movement
• Condition: New Old Stock (NOS); apparently unused and unworn
• Dial: Original and unrestored
• Hands: Original handset
• Retailer: McDowells, Dublin, Ireland
• Case: Original vintage case
• Accessories: Original McDowells of Dublin hard watch case
• Width: Approximately 20mm, excluding crown
• Length: Approximately 44mm
• Price: £395.00
A Genuine Vintage Time Capsule
What makes this watch particularly interesting is its apparent New Old Stock condition. Rather than being a later restoration, the watch presents as an original period example, retaining its vintage dial, handset and case.
The proportions and rectangular case give it the distinctive Art Deco / early mid-century Tank watch aesthetic, while the compact dimensions make it a particularly characterful example of a gentleman's dress watch from the 1940s.
Finding an original 1940s mechanical watch in apparently unused condition, complete with its original retailer's case, is increasingly unusual. This example would make an excellent addition to a collection of vintage Swiss watches, 1940s wristwatches, Art Deco watches or historically interesting Irish-retail watches.
McDowells of Dublin
The watch was retailed by McDowells of Dublin, an Irish jewellery and watch retailer. The name Dowel is also encountered on surviving vintage watches and jewellery associated with retailers of the period, including examples dating from the 1940s and 1950s.
The association with McDowells, together with the surviving original hard case, provides an interesting piece of Irish retail history and adds to the collectability of this unusual vintage watch.
Condition & Originality
This is an original, unrestored vintage watch and should be appreciated as such. The dial and handset have been retained in their period condition rather than refinished or replaced.
As with any watch dating from the 1940s, minor age-related marks and signs of storage may be present. The watch should be regarded as a vintage mechanical timepiece, rather than a modern watch, and servicing may be advisable depending on the buyer's intended use.
Please examine the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
Summary
A particularly appealing 1940s New Old Stock men's Tank watch with Swiss mechanical movement, original unrestored dial, original handset and McDowells of Dublin retailer's case. An unusual and increasingly difficult-to-find survivor that offers a combination of vintage Swiss watchmaking, 1940s design, Irish retail provenance and apparent unused condition.
Price: £395.00
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Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this 1940s Gents Tank Watch to the 1940s.
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1940s New Old Stock Gents Mechanical Tank Watch – Swiss Movement – Mcdowells Dublin
