Classic wristwatches, classic watches, Jensen FF

Patek Philippe wristwatch circ: 1969

Price: £3,750

A beautiful 18K gold gentleman's wristwatch manufactured by the greatest of all watch houses, Patek Philippe. Bearing the case design number, 3543, this watch was manufactured in 1969 (according to Patek Philippe records). Case, dial and movement are in close to mint condition. The movement is the famous Patek Philippe 10 ligne Calibre 23-300, which is one of the few PP movements to use both an overcoil hairspring and a free-sprung Gyromax balance. Classed by collectors as the technical and artistic peak of Patek Philippe's10 ligne handwind movements. The watch still retains its original crystal glass and Patek Philippe winder with Calatrava cross logo in relief.

Gübelin Geneva 18K gold wristwatch circ: 1960s

Price: £1,250

The renouned Swiss house of Gübelin manufactured this particularly pleasing wristwatch in the 1960s. The massive circular 18K gold case has hidden strap lugs and the Gübelin logo to the winder. A good quality 17 Jewel movement (marked Gübelin) finishes the watch. This would have been a stylish and expensive timepiece back in the 1960s...some things don't change !

An attractive 1960s Rolex stainless steel & rose gold Precision wristwatch

Price: £1,250

A very pleasing example of 1960s wristwatch from the watch brand that everyone remembers. Typical Oyster style stainless steel case with a milled rose gold bezel ring, bearing raised hour markers. The engine turned champagne dial bears attached rose gold hour markers along with the Rolex crown at 12.00. The screw tight gold winder bears the raised words, 'Oyster Patent', and the case back is also an Oyster screw fitting. The seventeen jewel movement is fully marked to Rolex and remains in excellent condition. Fully working, but would need to be checked by a service agent if it is required to be guaranteed waterproof.

Cartier gentleman's mechanical wristwatch circ: 1970

Price: £675

One of the earliest examples of Cartier's more 'inexpensive' range of wristwatches, later to come together under the umbrella name of 'Le Must' collection. This piece has an 18K plated case with a hidden winder and with a case design number 372. The movement is a basic seventeen jewel Swiss movement marked Cartier to the bridge. The dial is a nicely produced brown enamel dial (pre-security name at the '8') with golden numerals. The watch strap has been replaced, but the Cartier gold plated buckle is still present. Overall excellent condition, and a rare mechanical Cartier wristwatch to find.

Longines 14K gold 1960s wristwatch

Price: £875
This is a beautifully designed wristwatch from the 1960s, with an elegant 14K gold case. Good Longines marked 17 jewel movement and caseback fully marked with Longines name. Dial in champagne white with golden batton markers. Excellent condition.

A classic early 1960s dress watch by Roberta, Switzerland, in 14K yellow gold case

Price: £475

A very attractive 14K dress watch with square case and good lug detail. The case back bearing the hallmark 0.585 for 14K along with case number. Pretty two-tone silver dial with applied gold battons and numbers. Near mint condition and fully working.

Jules Jürgensen 18K 'ultra-slim' wristwatch circ: 1970

Price: £575

A classic 18K wristwatch from the Swiss company, Jules Jürgensen. Moving into the 'ultra-slim' market, Jürgensen produced this amazingly thin (4mm with glass) wristwatch. Powered by a nicely made 17 jewel polished solid brass movement, the timepiece has a fine matt gold dial with polished gold battons. Signed to case, dial and movement. Excellent condition.

A classic 1960s chronograph watch by Formida, Switzerland, in 18K rose gold case

Price: £475

Completed with an 18K rose gold case, this Formida watch has a pleasant rose gold dial with twin chrongraph counters. The case is stamped both with the 18K hallmark as well as the continental 0.750 hallmark. The watch is in overall very good to excellent condition and the chrongraph facility is fully functioning.

A classic 1960s 'fun wristwatch' by Lanesa, Switzerland

Price: £275

Circ: 1966 and with a stainless steel case. Very unusual dial bearing an engine turned centre disc and stainless steel fretted numbers and battons over a blue enamel channel. Good quality screw backing with case back numbered '638'.

A classic 1960s Hamilton 'Odyssey 2001' so-called 'Driver watch'

Price: £375

This very 1960s watch by the Hamilton Watch Co. Manufactured with a polished stainless steel case, this watch is fully automatic and with a date set at 6.00. The watch was called the 'Driver watch' as the case sets the dial at an angle, allowing the driver to easily see the time. In excellent condition and fully working.

Early 1970s stainless steel dress watch by the well known Swiss maker, Girard-Perregaux

Price: £275

At first sight this timepiece looks as though it is manufactured in white gold or platinum, it's a surprise then, when one opens the case back and finds it to be clearly marked 'Stainless Steel'. The watch has a square case and an unusal dial with vertical column appearence, bearing applied polished stainless steel hour markers. Typical of Girard-Perregaux, the 17 jewel movement is of beautiful quality with solid brass bridges, and is marked with the Girard-Perregaux name and movement number. The case back is also impressed with the full Girard-Perregaux logo. Elegant and reserved, only the wearer would know it's stainless steel !

A 1960s Swiss made car Timer by Cletimer

Price: £85

Manufactured with a typical chrome over base metal case. Dial bears 1-30 & 1-60 outer designations, along with 1-15 secondary dial. Timer is fully working and remains complete with its original card box. Excellent period accessory for timing events with your Jensen.