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Thomas Russell & Sons Pocket Watch Movement with Dial and Hands

Partially verified

This listing documents a vintage pocket watch dial, hands, and movement associated with Thomas Russell & Son, Liverpool. The seller identifies the movement as Swiss-made and dates it likely to the mid 20th century. Offered for spares or repairs, the movement is noted to be sold at fault due to missing the winding crown and stem. The visible dial is white with black Roman numerals, an outer railroad track, and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at six o'clock, inscribed 'THOS. RUSSELL & SON LIVERPOOL'.

Dial face of the Thomas Russell & Son movement assembly
Dial face of the Thomas Russell & Son movement assembly — Vintage Watch Specialist. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintagewatchspecialist.com
Category
Movement · Pocket watch movement
Maker / attribution
Thomas Russell & Sons
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
vws0179
Source-reported date
mid 20th century
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Object Identity and Configuration

The item is catalogued by the seller as a vintage pocket watch dial, hands, and movement associated with Thomas Russell & Sons. In the product title and description, the vendor describes the item as having a Swiss movement and being offered for spares or repairs.

The dating of the assembly is source-estimated, with the vendor stating it is likely from the mid-20th century. The listing depicts the uncased movement assembly without a pocket watch case.

Evidence for this section
  • “A Thomas Russell & Sons vintage pocket watch dial, hands and movement”
  • “Swiss movement”
  • “likely from the mid 20th century”

Visual Dial and Hand Characteristics

Direct visual observation of the provided photograph shows a white dial with black Roman numerals and an outer minute track. Beneath the 12 o'clock position, the dial is inscribed 'THOS. RUSSELL & SON LIVERPOOL'.

A subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at 6 o'clock, featuring Arabic numerals and a sub-seconds hand. The main time indication is provided by a spade-style hour hand and a slender minute hand.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial with black Roman numerals and an outer minute track”
  • “Inscribed beneath 12 o'clock: 'THOS. RUSSELL & SON LIVERPOOL'”
  • “Subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds hand”
  • “Spade-style hour hand and slender minute hand positioned on dial face”

Mechanical Condition and Source Limitations

According to the seller's description, the movement is sold at fault because it is currently missing the crown and stem necessary to wind it. The seller further claims that the movement, dial, and hands are otherwise in good condition, with no damage beyond surface wear.

Visual documentation in the provided source is limited, as only the dial side is shown in the photograph. Mechanical details of the movement—such as its caliber identification, bridge architecture, jewel count, escapement structure, or rear markings—are not recorded in this source.

Evidence for this section
  • “The movement is sold at fault, as it is currently missing the crown and stem necessary to wind it.”
  • “The movement, dial and hands are otherwise in good condition, with no damage beyond surface wear.”
  • “Only the dial side is visible in the provided photograph”

Open research questions

  • What specific Swiss movement caliber or ebauche is fitted beneath the dial?
  • What are the engravings, serial numbers, or maker marks on the movement plates?
  • What are the physical dimensions (diameter and depth) of the dial and movement assembly?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Thomas Russell & Sons Pocket Watch Movement with Dial and Hands
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Maker / BrandThomas Russell & Sons“A Thomas Russell & Sons vintage pocket watch dial, hands and movement”
OriginSwiss“Swiss movement”
Estimated PeriodMid 20th century“likely from the mid 20th century”
SKUvws0179“SKU: vws0179”
Condition IssueMissing crown and stem“currently missing the crown and stem necessary to wind it”
Seller Reported ConditionSold at fault; otherwise reported in good condition with no damage beyond surface wear“The movement is sold at fault, as it is currently missing the crown and stem necessary to wind it. The movement, dial and hands are otherwise in good condition, with no damage beyond surface wear.”

Visible details

  • White dial with black Roman numerals and an outer minute track
  • Inscribed beneath 12 o'clock: 'THOS. RUSSELL & SON LIVERPOOL'
  • Subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds hand
  • Spade-style hour hand and slender minute hand positioned on dial face
  • Only the dial side is visible in the provided photograph

Research qualifications

  • Source notes the movement is missing the crown and stem necessary to wind it
  • Movement side is not shown in the provided photograph
  • Dating to the mid 20th century is source-estimated

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Thomas Russell & Sons Pocket Watch - Swiss movement - Spares/Repairs – Vintage Watch Specialist

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record a7a5596ba6

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