• Movement: 18ct gold with decoratively engraved hob-nail patterned finish to the plates, lever escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance, diamond endstone, the backplate hallmarked London 1920, signed and numbered Joseph White & Son, Coventry, 40490• Dial: Willis type cream enamel dial, Roman numerals, blued steel hands, the hour hand with double taper, subsidiary seconds, outer minute ring, signed Joseph White & Son, Coventry• Case: 18ct gold case, polished covers, the back with engraved monogram, white gold bezel with blue enamel Roman numerals and inner minute ring, pusher for handset with protective shoulders, plain polished gold cuvette, case front, back, cuvette and pendant with maker's mark FT for Fred Thoms and hallmarked London, 1920 • with a gold curb link chain marked 15, metal clip

Dial: Appears to be in good condition. Case: With minor scuffs. Some wear to chain links. Movement: Running and the plates in good condition with minor light scuffs.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Joseph White and Son were known as manufacturers of deck watches for the admiralty, near Coventry, England.  Another watch by White also with a movement made of 18k gold, no. 39727, is known. The movement of this earlier watch is hallmarked 1912 and was formerly in the collection of Seth Atwood, Rockford, Illinois and the Time Museum, sold Sotheby’s 11, December 1986, New York, lot 354 and again Christie's  Geneva, 15th November 2010, lot 144.