1920s 18ct gold round vintage ‘Dobbies’ Single Button Chronograph watch
An early 18ct gold round vintage Single Button chronograph watch retailed by Dobbies Ltd, Nairobi. The case measures 36.5 mm in diameter, with hinged lugs. The case is marked 18K and numbered. The calibre 16′” manual wind movement has 17 jewels. The white enamel dial has black Arabic numerals with red outer telemetre and inner spiral tachymetre scales, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, with fine blued steel cathedral hands. The dial is signed Dobbies Ltd., Nairobi above the centre.
