An early 20th century silver cased manual wind wristwatch by Rolex with Reeberg movement, together with notes relating to the architect, Alexander Cattanach, with Glasgow import mark for 1923
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An early 20th century silver cased manual wind wristwatch by Rolex with Reeberg movement, together with notes relating to the architect, Alexander Cattanach, with Glasgow import mark for 1923
With 15-jewel manual wind Reeberg movement, silvered dial with black Roman numerals, outer five minute divisions, blued steel cubist hands, subsidiary seconds at 6, polished hinged case with monogrammed back for AC, Alexander Cattanach, loose Rolex buckle, hinged lugs, case, dial and movement signed, diameter 34mm
Sold for £840 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Alexander Cattanach (sometimes incorrectly spelt Cattenach) was born in 1857 as the son of a stonemason. He later practised in Kingussie as an architect and contractor. He died on 3 September 1928 leaving six sons, one of whom also named Alexander, born in 1896, was also an architect. Alexander the younger continued the practice after his father's death and had a large practice, designing houses, hotels and shooting lodges throughout Scotland.

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