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Tho's Russell. Liverpool. Large silver chronograph |
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| Dateline: Dated 1901 |
Item# 33462 |
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An unusually large silver chronograph, at 2,1/2" diameter this is the usual size of a Goliath watch. The silver case has a smooth finish with a garter design on the rear. The front, rear & rear inner covers are hinged, all close firmly & evenly. On the edge at II is a gold slide button, this is to start & stop the movement for timeing purposes (slide up to stop, down to start). These type of watches were also known as Doctors watches & were used for timeing a pulse. The rear covers have the Chester hallmark for 1901 & the case makers mark TR. The thick bevelled glass has some minor edge chips. The dial is excellent with no chips or cracks, it has a centre seconds hand & 1/5 second divisions. The movement is marked Thos Russell & Son. Makers to Queen Victoria. Liverpool. It is running well & keeping good time.
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 2,1/2" (63mm) diameter excluding the stem.
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