An 18ct. gold open faced keyless lever centre seconds pocket watch, 1893, off-white dial inscribed J.V. Hoffmann, South Shields, Centre Seconds Chronograph, Roman numerals, outer seconds divided into fifths, signed matt gilt three quarter plate movement numbered 120568, compensation balance, gold cuvette, case with engraved garter, Chester marks for 1893, stop slide and hand set in the band, diameter 50mm.