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Marconi Operator's Watch, Switzerland, c. 1910
Inventory Number: 72754
Date: c. 1910
Maker Details: Unknown
Inscription: "MARCONI WIRELESS / TELEGRAPH CO. LTD. / Z - MIDNIGHT / M - MIDDAY / SWISS MADE" on watch face.
Size: 65 mm in diameter
Materials: Enamel, nickel, glass.
Other Given Number(s): Christie's 491.
Notes:
Marconi Operator's Watch, of type worn by Marconi wireless operators; made specifically for the Marconi Company and issued to them. With white enamel dial, watch has Roman numerals and outer ring of letters (N-Z for PM time), and inner ring of letters (A-M for AM time). Watch bears signature of Marconi' [sic] Wireless Telegraph Co Ltd., with jewelled-lever escapement in nickelled case and British government arrow mark on rear.
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