What is this old pocket watch?

[Jonny TVR]

I was given this. Is it worth bringing back to life?

[TeamD]

Any piece of clockwork is worth bringing back to life, they are all beautiful in their intricacy and, in themselves, are works of art. But just my opinion

[NDA]

I think those able to tell you what it is (probably not me) would need to see the movement.

[bristolbaron]

The stamps inside the case give the following information regarding the case:

Stirling silver, Birmingham assay office, 1930.
Dennison watch case co.

Here’s some more info on Dennison, which depending on the movement inside would suggest that yes, it has a value that makes it worth restoring:

http://dennisonwatches.com/history/

[AJB88]

it looks to be a nice piece id say get it serviced and cleaned up. If your not for using it/wearing it then somebody would.

[Greendubber]

I think that's worth saving, looks like a nice thing to have.

[Jonny TVR]

Thank you very much everyone .. .particularly Bristolbaron. I'm quite excited about it. I want to get it restored. Can anyone make a recommendation on who I could use

[AJB88]

I've used watchguy.co.uk previously for a few watches including Rolex, for me the price was very good (Rolex about £260) but the best thing was you get lots of photos and can keep up with progress on his website.

Might be worth dropping him a line and he can give advice.

[Jonny TVR]

I've emailed him thanks AJB

[harrycovert]

His website states that he does not do pocket watches!

[AJB88]

Ah damn.

[Jonny TVR]

yes but he has given me a link to accredited repairers.

[blueg33]

There are some good places in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham

[mistergrumpy]

What's not working about it? Pop the back cover and let us see the movement. It looks like a generic "Swiss made" movement and as such spares can be extremely hard to find by their generic, none branded nature.

[robseagul]

I have a fair few pocket watches with one from 1760 which still runs.
Most of mine have just had a dirty movement with old grease and such causing issue.
Micheal Kibby is the man i use who is extremely reasonable.
Best of luck.r

[mikeveal]

The Dennison case is in good condition. I have a seven jewel watch from 1912 (IIRC) in the exact same case, but yours in in better nick.

Please pop the inner case back open and post pictures of the internals. You should find a indentation for a fingernail almost opposite the hinges. It just pops open.

Dennison cases were used by many watchmakers. It's likely that there will be a fairly middle of the road movement in there. It is not going to be a one jewel dollar watch movement in a solid silver case.

It's probably also worth pointing out that the graduated silver watch chain is rather nice too. Looks like every link is hallmarked, just as it should be for solid silver. The chain alone has a very similar value to the watch.

[Rotaree]

Jonny TVR said:

Thank you very much everyone .. .particularly Bristolbaron. I'm quite excited about it. I want to get it restored. Can anyone make a recommendation on who I could use

Joe at Anglesey Watches and Clocks is on PH (Variomatic) and repaired my Dad's mechanical watch, he did a great job and was really well priced. He is best contacted via his Facebook page as he had heart attack a couple of years ago (documented on here, no confidences broken) so is working from home.