This is a fine example of an early 20th‑century gentleman’s pocket watch, combining Swiss horological excellence with British craftsmanship:
Movement: High‑grade Zenith Swiss movement, serial no 2348235, beautifully finished with 15 jewels and a Swiss lever escapement. The plates are decoratively finished with Geneva stripes and feature a bi‑metallic compensated balance with index regulator. The movement is signed ZENITH and Swiss Made, renowned for its accuracy and reliability.
Case: Solid 9 carat gold case by Dennison (stamped ALD), hallmarked Birmingham with the date letter X for 1922. The case back is inscribed as a presentation for long service (1865–1922) and carries the original retailer’s signature.
Dial: Classic white enamel dial with bold black Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and a sunken subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock. The dial is signed Zenith with faint traces of the retailer name W. Potter & Sons Ltd. York – a respected regional jeweller of the period.
Provenance: Supplied by W. Potter & Sons Ltd., York. This watch was presented in 1922 as a long‑service award, adding a wonderful piece of social history to its charm.
Engraving: Presented to Robert Bomman, by the Directors of Hudson, Sykes and Bousfield Ltd for 57 Years Faithful Service.
Note: Hudson, Sykes & Bousfield Ltd were a long‑established British company based in Leeds, England.
They were a prominent engineering and textile machinery firm in the late 19th and early 20th century, known for making worsted spinning frames, textile finishing machinery, and related heavy equipment.
Movement: High GradeZenith Swiss Movement
Jewels: 15
Serial No: 2348235
Year: 1922
Case Size: 50mm x 50mm
Case Material: 9ct Gold (Hallmarked Birmingham, 1922)
Additions: Sub Second
Gross Weight: 94g
Gold Weight: 33g (movement was removed during service and case weighed without movement)
Other: Comes with box
Condition: This Zenith is in excellent condition for its age (103 years old) with very minor polish scratches to the outer case, the face and glass are in great condition.
It is in full working order and has just been serviced by a specialist horologist. The name W. Potter & Sons is worn on the face but the same name is inscribed at the bottom of the inscription for added provinence.
