1920s/30s John Elkan “Railway” Pocket Watch

A 1920s/30s John Elkan “Railway” pocket watch.

The watch has a Swiss hand-winding movement, possibly a Revue, with 15 jewels, which is ticking away and the time keeping is good to within around two minutes over 24 hours.

The watch measures 56.5mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop so it is a little larger than the standard 50mm watches, and it is a good chunky piece. The case has some light surface marks but overall is in good condition for its age. The case back is screw-on which is a nice sign of quality.

The bevelled watch glass has a lot of small marks across it but they really only show when the watch is held at an angle.

The white dial is signed John Elkan Ltd, London, “Railway”. John Elkan was a retail jeweller who specialised in jewellery, gold and silver goods, toys and games. The dial is in good condition and has blued steel hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and an outer minute track.

The watch comes with a watch chain or albert which measures 29cm long including the T-bar and the clasp.

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