Here we have an elegant circa 1923 9ct gold square Art Deco watch. It very much resembles the best of Cartiers early design in the period. The case measures 25mm x 25mm with the eye catching 8 sided bevelled bezel. It has the short tapered lugs which match the proportions well. To the right is the coin edge crown, set with the sapphire cabochon. The silver dial has the radial roman numerals with the railroad track following the flow of the case. The hands are thermally blued and are of Breguet style. The rear of the case snaps in place. To the inside it has the hallmarking for 9ct gold, from London assay office, dating to 1923. It has the George Stockwell import mark. 
The movement is a high grade Swiss lever calibre, which is ultra thin. It has similarities to LeCoultre Ebauches from the period. It has the underslung ratchet wheel with cap to the end stone on the escapement. It has been recently serviced and is keeping time to within 1 minute variation per day.
 
The dial is clean and classic in the silver satin tone. It has the radial roman numeral hour markers around the outside with the 8 sided railroad minute track following the shape of the bezel. It has the thermally blued hands which are Breguet style. This is an elegant mixture which is reminiscent of Cartiers styling during the period.
 
The case measures 25mm x 25mm. It is 27.5mm wide with crown and has a lug to lug measurement of 32.5mm. The ultra thin movement allows the case to sit at just 7mm deep which makes it a very comfortable wear. 
It is formed of 9ct gold with the snap on bezel and case back. The bezel has the bevelled surround which falls to meet the central section of the case. It is the square shape with the chamfered corners which give it the octagonal appearance. The lugs are neat with the taper inwards and down towards the wrist. It has the fixed bar lugs which are good and sturdy. To the right is the crown with the coin edge finish and Sapphire cabochon inset. 
The inside of the case back has hallmarking for 9ct gold from London assay office dating to 1923. It has the ‘GS’ makers mark for George Stockwell, a well known importer of Swiss watches into the UK. 
 
The movement is a high grade Swiss lever calibre, which is ultra thin. It has similarities to LeCoultre Ebauches from the period, with the underslung ratchet wheel, perlage under the balance and escapement and cap to the end stone on the escapement. It has been recently serviced and is keeping time to within 1 minute variation per day.
 
The watch is modelled on a 7” wrist circumference.
Full condition report below. Please see the images as these compliment and aid the description provided below.
 
Dial:
The dial is original and is in good condition for the age. It is a silver satin tone which has some marking. The signing is good and clear with some slight wear to the tails of the Roman numerals. It has a small dimpled dent between 5 and 6 o’clock.
 
Hands:
The hands are original and are of Breguet style. They are thermally blued and have the bright and even tone.
 
Glass:
The acrylic crystal appears original and is in good condition with only light marking.
 
Crown:
The crown appears original with the sapphire cabochon inset. It is in good antique condition.
 
Case:
The case is 9ct gold and is in strong condition. The tone of the yellow gold is good and even. It has some light marking associated with age. The top right lug has bent, making it straighter with less of a taper downwards. This is only more noticeable from the side profile. It has the gold fixed bar lugs which are good and strong.
 
Caseback:
The snap on case back is formed of 9ct gold and is in good condition. It has the polished finish with light marking. 
 
Strap:
The vintage leather strap is for fixed lugs with the metal tabs securing it in place. It is in good vintage condition. 
 
Movement:
The movement is a high-grade and thin Swiss lever calibre, which bares many similarities to LeCoultre Ebauches. 
It has been recently serviced and is keeping time to within 1 minute variation per day.
 
Case Dimensions: 
Case width: 25mm
Case width with crown: 27.5mm
Case length: 25mm
Case length lug to lug: 32.5mm
Case depth: 7mm
Lug width: 17mm