1920s silver early automatic vintage Harwood watch

Inventor of the first automatic wristwatch. Having obtained the Swiss patent in 1924, the watch did not go into production until 1928. This was due to perfecting the movement and selling the concept to Swiss manufacturers. The development and production was first by A.Schild and then by Blancpain and Fortis. The winding of the movement was by a centrally pivoted weight which would swing when the arm was moved. The hand setting was done by turning the knurled bezel, thus having no need for a stem or button. The watches were sold until 1931 when the company closed in the recession.

A rare early automatic silver vintage Harwood wrist watch. The silver case, with decorative engraving to the lugs, measures 30mm in diameter. The case is signed Harwood and hallmarked Glasgow 1928. The Swiss movement is signed Harwood Self-winding Watch Company Ltd., with patent no. 106585. The chequered silvered dial has black Arabic numerals with Breguet style hands. The dial is signed above the centre.1920s, silver, round