My granddad passed away on the 26th October, and at the funeral I was given a pocket watch he'd left to me. It was given to him by his granddad, and was awarded to his granddad by his company for 35 years of service in 1933.
I'm not going to sell it, I want to keep it in the family. However I am intrigued at the value of the watch and perhaps some history.
On the casing (First door to open, on the inside) are the following markings: R&S | 9 | J | 375 | Rotherhams | 375 | An anchor | 57003
On the second door are the following markings (once again on the underside - the markings on the top of the second door are about the watch being awarded): R&S and once again 57003.
When it comes to the sheilding of the components with the screws and speed control of the ticket, the following engravings are present: Swiss Made | 17 Jewels | 245481 and what seems a logo with and 'R' and an 'S' with what looks like a pitchfork between the 'R' and 'S'.
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Any information will be hugely appreciated