circa 1930, the outer cover with black enamel Roman numerals and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed white dial, 42mm in diameter, with black Arabic numerals, gold coloured spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, 15 jewel signed but un numbered mechanical crown wind movement with onion shaped winder, 'Star' case by Dennison, 50mm diameter, verso hinged, plain and polished, interior numbered 914097, the cuvette similarly numbered

The gold plated watch cases produced by the Dennison Watch Case Company were available in three grades - the 'Sun' grade with a 25-year wear guarantee, the 'Moon' grade with a 20-year wear guarantee and the 'Star' grade with a 10-year wear guarantee. A sought after and collectable casemaker, Dennison produced watch cases for some of the most famous watch companies, including Rolex, as in this example.

Condition Report

Crystal: Not glass, probably a replacement, but in good condition with only very minor surface scratching.

Dial: In good condition. A very minor chip to the very edge at 9 o'clock. Hands in good condition with just some minor rusting to the second hand.

Movement: In working order, though it has not been tested for timekeeping. The crown engages and disengages as it should, and the hands move freely in both directions.

Case: Some surface scratching, as to be expected. A minor dent to the side of the case at 6 o'clock. Cover springs open and closes satisfactorily. Some deterioration to the enamelling on number 1.

Extras: No box, case or further documents.