West End Watches - Case Back Markings

[MattWatch]

Hi All,

I wonder if anyone might be able to help me identify the markings on the back of this west end watches...watch, please. 

SIS?

Y 6600?

I've as yet been unable to find anything online that matches.

Thanks in advance

Matt

[mpe7383]

Just had a quick search, on some other forums similar question asked, possibily SIS indicates Indian Army 1930s

[AndyGSi]

Can you remove the back and see what's on it and also the movement.

[MattWatch]

Thanks guys, that enabled me to narrow down the search! I've found markings that look similar (although the arrow tends to go through the middle of the SSs on others ive seen), so that looks to be along the right track.

I'll pop the case open shortly and will report back.

Thanks again

Edited November 13, 2024 by MattWatch
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[JohnR725]

21 minutes ago, mpe7383 said:

Army

Usually any time I see the arrow symbol on A British watch I do think of army as I think it's their symbol.

[MattWatch]

[RichardHarris123]

The arrow on a British military watch is usually broader, Indian military may make sense due to being formally part of the empire. 

[AndyGSi]

Strange how the outside number doesn't match the inside number and there's nothing on the movement cover.

Looks to me like some doctoring has taken place.

[Neverenoughwatches]

11 hours ago, JohnR725 said:

Usually any time I see the arrow symbol on A British watch I do think of army as I think it's their symbol.

Known as The Broad Arrow or Pheon....originally used to mark British Government ownership....later adopted by the British army. I think its no longer used .... actually illegal to use it without permission. 

12 hours ago, MattWatch said:

Hi All,

I wonder if anyone might be able to help me identify the markings on the back of this west end watches...watch, please. 

SIS?

Y 6600?

I've as yet been unable to find anything online that matches.

Thanks in advance

Matt

A British field agents watch.....one great way to give away your identity as a spy

Not something our " James " would wear. " Do you expect me to talk "......." Nooo Mr.Bond I expect you to die " 

Hell yeah I'd talk if i was strapped down to a table with a laser heading towards my nuts

Can we find out more about this symbol pleaseee ?

[AndyGSi]

1 hour ago, Neverenoughwatches said:

Known as The Broad Arrow or Pheon....originally used to mark British Government ownership....later adopted by the British army. I think its no longer used .... actually illegal to use it without permission. 

A British field agents watch.....one great way to give away your identity as a spy

Not something our " James " would wear. " Do you expect me to talk "......." Nooo Mr.Bond I expect you to die " 

Hell yeah I'd talk if i was strapped down to a table with a laser heading towards my nuts

Can we find out more about this symbol pleaseee ?

It's West End Watch Company

[nevenbekriev]

https://ranfft.org/caliber/9309-Revue-59

[Neverenoughwatches]

7 hours ago, AndyGSi said:

It's West End Watch Company

Ah thanks Andy, i couldn't make out the W with my wonky eyes, tapped the side of head with my fist and they fell back into position.....now i can see the W matey ...thank you .

7 hours ago, nevenbekriev said:

https://ranfft.org/caliber/9309-Revue-59

The 59s were used in both the www and atp Brithish military watches

[MattWatch]

19 hours ago, AndyGSi said:

Strange how the outside number doesn't match the inside number and there's nothing on the movement cover.

Looks to me like some doctoring has taken place.

Perhaps the ref on the case back is a military ref and the one on the inside is the serial number of the watch no?

[tIB]

Indian army according to someone here: https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/info-on-west-end-watch.709207/

 

(Hope it's ok to link another forum - thought it might be helpful)

[MattWatch]

Thanks for the info all, very helpful and much appreciated.