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Very Rare WW1 1915 Solid 9ct Gold Francois Borgel Cased Officer`s Trench Watch
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Very Rare WW1 1915 Solid 9ct Gold Francois Borgel Cased Officer`s Trench Watch
Price: GB $380.15

***Please NOTE that due the MASSIVE POST OFFICE PRICE RISE we have had to reluctantlyincrease the postage. THIS is still the ACTUAL COST we do not inflate our shipping prices. We apologize for this but it is obviously beyond our control!! ***

**Shipping within the UK up to a sale value of £60 is £4.65 (1st Class Recorded) OVER £60 is £6.75 (Special Delivery)**

** Please note Shipping Outside the UK & Europe over a value total of £36 is £12.50 (Insured & Signed For) **

Up for sale is this Very Rare 1915, hallmarked 9.375, Solid 9ct Gold WW1 trench watch, cased by FrancoisBorgel. In the 1880s Francois Borgel invented a one piece case which eliminated the back case joint and ensured better sealing - it was certainly dust resitant but not however,waterproof. The movement isscrewed into the case for better locationonto acarrier ring.The need for the movement to screw down tightlywith the 12 position exactly vertical was difficult to achieve and the tightness even so it is still nice and tight!! This watch has an extended stem and an onion crownso that it was easier to wind and set with bulkyuniformjacket cuffs. The case is a smaller / mid size being 30mm in diameter the case and integral cover are in great shape / very good condition! The inside bearsa full hallmark, 9.375, London 1915 import mark including the FBand key logo of Francois Borgel and the GS initials of importer andUK assaysponsor. The white enamel dial is in good to fair shape for its age only having a few hair lines. The dial is finished with period numerals, swept by the original hands. It is finished with a sunken sub seconds register at 6 o’clock. The 15 Jewelled pinset (fully working) levermovement. Please study all the pictures carefully, before offerding, as they comprise an essential part of the description - ask if uncertain! A highly desirable and very rare Borgel cased, trench watch at 99p start and !

Thank you for looking at my sale. Please view myother itemsand be sure to add me to yourfavourites listgood luck offerding!! All boxes used are for display purpose only, unless stated in the sale description. Please ask all questions you might have before offerding, note no guarantee can be given or implied.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER BUY IT NOW OPTIONS ON OUR sales OR END THEM EARLY.

*** IMPORTANT PLEASE READ REFERANCE SHIPPING NO EXCEPTIONS***

Shipping to theUKup to 200grams

**Shipping within theUKup to a sale value of £60 is £4.65 (1stClass Recorded) OVER £60 is £6.75 (Special Delivery)**

International buyers up to 200grams

We only send insured toITALYcosting £11.5 NO EXCEPTIONSif you do not wish to pay this price please do not offer. We have had too many problems with the Italian postal system / parcels going missing.

1.STANDARD AIR MAILused for items sold under £36this service will cost £3.60 which includes materials & handlingPLEASE NOTEthis service is exempt from postal insurance/compensation.

2.INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FORused for all items sold over £36EUROPEwill cost £11.50 which includes materials & handling and is fully insured.

3.INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FORused for all items sold over £36USA CANADA & THE REST OF THE WORLDwill cost £12.50 which includes materials & handling and is fully insured.

We would recommend everything of value to be INSURED. This prevents any issues for something which isout of our control.

We always combine all multiple sales, you will only pay one shipping charge.

Return policy

As the items I sell are mostly unique, antique & vintage (unless otherwise stated) they fall outside the distance selling regulations. Returns will only be accepted if the description is grossly incorrect - these are not mass produced consumables which can be replaced if faulty or you just don’t like it. If you have any reservations please contact me for clarification. Descriptions will be made as accurately and honestly as possible, however as people\'s perception of condition varies, I will do my best to describe an object to the best of my ability, and will supply extensive good quality photographs, which will include any imperfection I have mentioned or missed, so as to make your own judgement. Money will be refunded only if my description of an object is grossly incorrect. This must done within14 days of the end of sale and returned in original condition and in original packaging. Cost of delivery is a service and therefore nonrefundable. Return shipping will be at the buyer\'s expense which may included any import duty / tax.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER BUY IT NOW OPTION ON OUR sales.

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