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Southern Railway Issued Station Master or Guards Pocket Watch No S.r. 4181, by Recta, Dating Circa 1935
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Southern Railway Issued Station Master or Guards Pocket Watch No S.r. 4181, by Recta, Dating Circa 1935

1920 - 1940
Sold 28 October 2025 · Oliver Sargent Antiques
This “Southern Railway Issued Station Master or Guards Pocket Watch No S.r. 4181, by Recta, Dating Circa 1935” found a buyer.

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For sale, this excellent Southern Railway issued Station Master or Guards pocket watch No S.R. 4181, by Recta, dating circa 1935. An exceptionally fine 0original undamaged dial and original deep blued handset on this one. Good original Dennison screw down front and back case with a full set of matching case numbers along with its original glass although exhibiting light usage marks as you would expect. A fine Recta 15 jewel movement in excellent full working order keeping time. A rare early version dating between 1923 to 1947, that has been well looked after over the years. Diameter 51mm excluding crown and stem tube and 12mm deep. Price £395.00 including shipping to within the UK.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
5.1cm (2.01")
Depth
1.2cm (0.47")
Declaration

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Vintage Railway Pocket Watch to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1147192
Dealers Internal Reference
OSA 1451
Description
For sale, this excellent Southern Railway issued Station Master or Guards pocket watch No S.R. 4181, by Recta, dating circa 1935. An exceptionally fine 0original undamaged dial and original deep blued handset on this one.
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Good original Dennison screw down front and back case with a full set of matching case numbers along with its original glass although exhibiting light usage marks as you would expect.
Oliver Sargent Antiques

A fine Recta 15 jewel movement in excellent full working order keeping time. A rare early version dating between 1923 to 1947, that has been well looked after over the years. Diameter 51mm excluding crown and stem tube and 12mm deep. Price £395.00 including shipping to within the UK.

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
5.1cm (2.01")
Depth
1.2cm (0.47")
Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Vintage Railway Pocket Watch to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147192
Dealers Internal Ref
OSA 1451
Oliver Sargent Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in vintage military watches & clocks and antique oriental ceramics & works of art

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A vintage railway pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at the bottom, and a winding crown at the top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A vintage railway pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at the bottom, and a winding crown at the top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Southern Railway Issued Station Master or Guards Pocket Watch No S.r. 4181, by Recta, Dating Circa 1935

Archive II A vintage railway pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at the bottom, and a winding crown at the top. View II
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A vintage railway pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at the bottom, and a winding crown at the top.
Southern Railway issued Station Master or Guards pocket watch No S.R. 4181, by Recta, dating circa 1935
Ref: SA1147192
A vintage railway pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at the bottom, and a winding crown at the top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPocket Watches
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco / Industrial Era
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal, Enamel, Glass
  • ColourSilver and White
  • MotifsRoman numerals, Subsidiary seconds dial, Winding crown, Railway issue markings
  • SizeH 5.1 cm (2 in) x W 5.1 cm (2 in) x D 1.2 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Railway pocket watches were introduced in the 19th and early 20th centuries to provide railway staff with high-precision timepieces necessary for safe scheduling and coordination.

These timepieces typically featured robust metal alloy or nickel cases, enamel dials with bold Arabic or Roman numerals, and high-jewel mechanical movements designed to withstand daily wear and vibration.

Authentic pieces usually bear official railway company engravings or serial numbers on the case back or movement, alongside maker marks from reputable watch manufacturers contracted by transport networks.

They can be showcased on dedicated display stands, framed inside shadow boxes, or integrated into a collectors cabinet alongside other historical artefacts.

Keep mechanical watches away from moisture and extreme temperatures, store them securely on flat surfaces, and have them professionally serviced by a horologist to maintain internal component health.
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