Kendal & Dent London “Makers to the Admiralty” Vintage Pocket Watch
$ 450.00
This Kendal & Dent antique pocket watch has accumulated a beautiful patina on the case. It deep, dark patterning makes for a suburb contrast against the crisp white dial. With the flat crystal, it is truly a joy to hold in the hand. The perfect vintage everyday carry. If you’re wondering about the “Makers to the Admiralty” on the dial, this is because they produced ship chronometers for the Admirality at one point in the company’s history – Dent was even commissioned as a clockmaker to make the world’s most famous clock: Big Ben. It’s rare to find a K&D with Arabic markers, as most we’ve seen have Roman numerals. This piece gives you a classic American pocket watch look, from a London based retailer, with a Swiss made movement. If patina isn’t your cup of tea, you could always polish it back to a beautiful silver finish. As usual, we’re leaving the choice up to the new owner, although we’d recommend leaving it as is – patina doesn’t get much better than this.
Sound is big part of the enjoyment in owning a vintage pocket watch. When fully wound, the movement on this watch puts out a delightful ticking sound that can be heard throughout a quiet room. It would be perfect as a desk piece; something to fiddle with while on phone calls and an excellent conversation starter when clients are sitting across the table.
Detailed Specs:
- Style: Open face, pendant set
- Approximate Age: circa 1898 (based on the case date letter hallmarks)
- Swiss made
- 7 Jewels (7J)
- Movement Serial: Unknown
- Movement signed DF&C in an oval (Dimier Freres & Cie)
- Case Serial: 540192
- Size: 16
- Case Material: Coin silver
- Coin edge design on the case
- Case Inscription: E.W.C.Co with anchor, lion, and C hallmarks/maker’s marks
- Case Diameter: About 49mm
- Thickness: ~14mm
- Total Weight: 88 grams / 3.1 ounces
- Dial: White with Arabic numerals
- Hands: Blued steel
- Double back dust covers
Condition: Running condition. Heavy patina on the case. Hairline cracks on the dial. The crystal is very good. The movement winds and ratchets smoothly. The crown engages time setting position as it should, sets the time smoothly, and clicks back into place. The rear cover snaps shut to for a consistent edge along the case. This timepiece has not been serviced or polished by us.
| Weight | 1 lbs |
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Kendal & Dent London “Makers to the Admiralty” Vintage Pocket Watch
$ 450.00
This Kendal & Dent antique pocket watch has accumulated a beautiful patina on the case. It deep, dark patterning makes for a suburb contrast against the crisp white dial. With the flat crystal, it is truly a joy to hold in the hand. The perfect vintage everyday carry. If you’re wondering about the “Makers to the Admiralty” on the dial, this is because they produced ship chronometers for the Admirality at one point in the company’s history – Dent was even commissioned as a clockmaker to make the world’s most famous clock: Big Ben. It’s rare to find a K&D with Arabic markers, as most we’ve seen have Roman numerals. This piece gives you a classic American pocket watch look, from a London based retailer, with a Swiss made movement. If patina isn’t your cup of tea, you could always polish it back to a beautiful silver finish. As usual, we’re leaving the choice up to the new owner, although we’d recommend leaving it as is – patina doesn’t get much better than this.
Sound is big part of the enjoyment in owning a vintage pocket watch. When fully wound, the movement on this watch puts out a delightful ticking sound that can be heard throughout a quiet room. It would be perfect as a desk piece; something to fiddle with while on phone calls and an excellent conversation starter when clients are sitting across the table.
Detailed Specs:
- Style: Open face, pendant set
- Approximate Age: circa 1898 (based on the case date letter hallmarks)
- Swiss made
- 7 Jewels (7J)
- Movement Serial: Unknown
- Movement signed DF&C in an oval (Dimier Freres & Cie)
- Case Serial: 540192
- Size: 16
- Case Material: Coin silver
- Coin edge design on the case
- Case Inscription: E.W.C.Co with anchor, lion, and C hallmarks/maker’s marks
- Case Diameter: About 49mm
- Thickness: ~14mm
- Total Weight: 88 grams / 3.1 ounces
- Dial: White with Arabic numerals
- Hands: Blued steel
- Double back dust covers
Condition: Running condition. Heavy patina on the case. Hairline cracks on the dial. The crystal is very good. The movement winds and ratchets smoothly. The crown engages time setting position as it should, sets the time smoothly, and clicks back into place. The rear cover snaps shut to for a consistent edge along the case. This timepiece has not been serviced or polished by us.
| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|
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