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     Alan C New member Username: Alanc Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2005 Rating: N/A |
Hi there, Sorry to be the millionth person to post something such as this, but I've looked under every stone on the net and can find nothing what so ever about this watch, not a single reference. It was my Dads watch which I just dug it out of the loft, and it worked perfectly on first wind up in 20 years! I'm looking for as much info as possible if anybody has the time to help as I can't find a single reference to it on the net... The watch is marked as 9ct, it's about the size of a �2.00 coin and has a fair weight to it. The front has "Limit III" on the top, and "Swiss Made" on the bottom. The second hand cronograph hand (as I call it) seems to be almost perpetual; it certainly seems to have around 2-4 ticks/increments per second. I'm about to get it totally refurbished and serviced for sentimental reasons and would be particularly interested in the quality of the mechanism and all history surrounding it as well as an impression on relative quality level in respect of other watches of this period. Very best regards, Alan. Here is a picture (which makes it look rougher than it is!):  | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1195 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Generally speaking if you can't find reference to a brand on the internet, it's an obscure make. "Limit III" might have a jewelry store, a fashion brand, etc that decided to put it's name on the dial. You seem to have a UK market case with Swiss inards. If you can get a shot of the inside, I can guess as to quality, but I'd be surprised if it's something high grade. | ||
| Alan C New member Username: Alanc Post Number: 2 Registered: 07-2005 Rating: N/A |
Zaf, thank you for taking the time to help.. On opening it, the mechanism says "Swiss Made", "16 Jewels" and is spotlessly clean. The image was taken on a flatbed scanner so not the best; any blur is because the watch was going, and the colour is all silver. I've managed to adjust the time at room temperature using the "F-S" adjustment lever so it keeps <1 second/day accuracy. Cool. (Picture attached) The inside of the case back says: "Dennison" "Made in England" with a few serial numbers and such like. Although marked 9ct gold, the outer case itself is very light indeed as you can see where it's been "shaved out"; all the weight is solid mechanism! (Picture attached)   | ||
| Alan C New member Username: Alanc Post Number: 3 Registered: 07-2005 Rating: N/A |
Zaf, Latest update: I've managed to find some similar watches (to my untrained eyes at least) from what I found inside the case (on your advice), any further info would be greatly apprecaited.. Closest matches so far: http://www.allwatches.co.uk/Wrist_A-M_1/aw851/aw851.html http://www.allwatches.co.uk/Wrist_A-M_2/aw811/aw811.html http://www.allwatches.co.uk/Wrist_A-M_1/aw882/aw882.html http://www.allwatches.co.uk/Wrist_N-Z_2/aw697/aw697.html VERTEX VER7 CIRCA 1940�S $480.00 VERTEX � 9K GOLD �War time man�s manual wind square shaped in excellent condition. 32mm diameter by 34 mm lug to lug. Beautiful well running and sparkling 15 jewel movement. Signed case, dial and movement. Refinished silver dial with gold Arabic numbers at 12, 3, 9 and dots for balance. Black and tan pointers. Seconds dial at number six position. Back of case inscribed with presentation to an employee apparently prior to leaving for the war. Fixed lugs. Tan leather strap. Nice vintage wartime watch. http://www.ashton-blakey-antiques.com/Watches/vert.htm A 9ct gold cushion Longines with a fine quality movement hallmarked 1938. The champagne dial has Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. The case is signed Dennison and measures 28.5 mm. in diameter. http://www.oldetimers.co.uk/stock/longines_files/longines1822.JPG Best texual description so far (no picture unfortunately). "A GENTLEMANS 9CT GOLD OPEN FACED POCKET WATCH the gold case by Dennison containing a 15 jewel Swiss movement by Limit, the white enamelled dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial �80-150" Best regards, Al. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1202 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I think you have a pretty good idea of what your watch would sell for at a dealer. You have a Britsh market piece, in a shape and 9k gold that was not uncommon for the era. Your piece as more of a "generic" name will be worth less than Cyma, Vertex, etc. whic aren't household names, but at least I recognize them. |