| An unusual early 20th Century Swiss wrist watch in a gold waterproof case. Nickelled three quarter plate keyless movement with going barrel. Plain cock with polished steel regulator, compensation balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Club foot lever escapement. Signed white dial with
subsidiary seconds, Roman numerals, blue steel hands. Unusual plain 18 carat Bergal case with hinged strap loops. Glazed screw down bezel with ribbed edge, maker's mark "FB" above a key. The movement held in a separate hinged gilt metal inner case, clip on back marked "RWC Ltd" and "W&D". Black leather strap with gilt buckle.
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