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The superbalance with its thicker rim and recessed timing screws was designed for greater aerodynamic efficiency.
SIGNED R.W.C. LTD., OYSTER WATCH CO., MODEL OYSTER NO. 2136, CASE NO. 40792, 1930S
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A 9 carat yellow gold octagonal water resistant wristwatch
Signed R.W.C. Ltd., Oyster Watch Co., model Oyster no. 2136, case no. 40792, 1930s
The nickel plated movement with gold alloy Superbalance, jewelled to the third with metal dust cover, the matt white dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and luminous hands, the octagonal case with chamfered bezel, screw down Oyster Patent winder and screwed back, wire lugs, case, dial and movement signed
34 x 32 mm.
Import mark Glasgow 1937
Signed R.W.C. Ltd., Oyster Watch Co., model Oyster no. 2136, case no. 40792, 1930s
The nickel plated movement with gold alloy Superbalance, jewelled to the third with metal dust cover, the matt white dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and luminous hands, the octagonal case with chamfered bezel, screw down Oyster Patent winder and screwed back, wire lugs, case, dial and movement signed
34 x 32 mm.
Import mark Glasgow 1937