Description

Pair of Vintage Stewart Dawson & Co. Pocket Watches – Swiss Made – Early 20th Century

A wonderful pair of vintage Stewart Dawson & Co. Swiss-made pocket watches, dating to the early 20th century (circa 1900–1930). These classic timepieces feature elegant white enamel dials with bold Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and subsidiary seconds dials, making them attractive display pieces for collectors of antique horology.

Stewart Dawson & Co. was one of Australia’s and New Zealand’s most respected jewellers and watch retailers, importing quality Swiss movements that became trusted companions for railway workers, businessmen, and everyday users throughout the early 1900s.

Features

• Genuine Stewart Dawson & Co. pocket watches

• Swiss Made movements

• Early 20th century (approximately 1900–1930)

• White enamel dials with black Roman numerals

• Blued steel hour and minute hands

• Subsidiary seconds dials

• Matching pair – ideal for collectors or display

• Original aged brass-tone cases with authentic vintage patina

Condition

Both watches display significant age-related wear consistent with over 100 years of history.

• Enamel dials have chips, cracks, and staining.

• Cases show tarnish, oxidation, and surface wear.

• One watch bears the Stewart Dawson branding clearly, while the second is marked Stewart Dawson & Co. Ltd.

• Mechanical condition is untested and they are being sold as display, restoration, or collector’s pieces. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the description.

A Piece of Australasian Watchmaking History

Founded in the late 19th century, Stewart Dawson & Co. established stores across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, becoming synonymous with quality jewellery and Swiss timepieces. Their pocket watches remain highly collectible today, particularly examples retaining their original retailer branding and classic enamel dials.

Whether displayed together in a collection, incorporated into a vintage décor setting, or restored by a watch enthusiast, this matching pair offers genuine early 20th-century character.

Item Details

• Maker: Stewart Dawson & Co.

• Origin: Swiss Made

• Period: Early 20th Century (circa 1900–1930)

• Dial: White enamel with Roman numerals

• Hands: Blued steel

• Movement: Mechanical (untested)

• Sold As: Pair

Carefully packed and shipped Australia-wide and internationally from Bygone Relics.