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Vertex was the brainchild of Claude Lyons of London born in 1885. At the age of 17, he started his involvement in the watch Industry. With the help of a £1000 loan, he set up Dreadnaught Watches in 1912. In 1915 they were producing watches for the British armed forces during WW1. In 1916 he founded Vertex Watches Ltd in both Hatton Gardens and in Switzerland. In 1927 Vertex became the exclusive importer of Movado Watches to the UK. 1938 Henry Lyons Claude's son-in-law joins the company. In 1940 their Hatton Gardens premises were destroyed by a Luftwaffe bomb. In 1941 as a Captain in the British Army Henry was asked to create a watch suitable for the British military. 1944 saw the production of the Cal.59 W.W.W. Nav watch. Business continued successfully throughout the 50s, and 60s, Sadly in 1972 due to the emergence of the Quartz revolution and the expiration of his lease in Hatton Gardens, Henry closed the Company. In 2015 Claude’s  Great Grandson Don Cochrane re-established the Company. And the rest is history as they say.

The watch comes fully serviced from our onsite workshop along with our 12 months service over.  You can also Find out more about the company and history via our Friends at Vertex watch co Here! 

Thanks to Don at www.vertex-watches.com for Keeping his family business alive and we look forward to whats coming next from them.

For a watch of this age, we would recommend that it is considered for occasional use, once or twice a week. This is largely because watches of this age weren't built to deal with modern life. They do not have dust proofing, shock absorption and are easily magnetized. Please do try and keep the watch away from magnets such as computers, phones, speakers etc.

This watch comes fully serviced by our on-site workshop and with a 12 month, non-waterproof service cover.

Design and Functionality:

• Duo-Dial Design: The watch features a distinctive duo-dial layout. The larger upper dial displays the standard hours and minutes, while the smaller sub-dial at the 6 o'clock position features a separate seconds counter. This configuration was particularly favored by doctors, allowing them to accurately measure pulse rates and other vital signs.
• Art Deco Aesthetics: The rectangular 9ct gold case showcases the clean lines and geometric forms characteristic of the Art Deco period. The stepped bezel and elegant lugs add to the watch's sophisticated appeal.
• Vertex of London: Vertex was a respected British watchmaker known for producing high-quality timepieces. The "London" inscription on the dial signifies the brand's heritage and location.

Historical Significance:

• The duo-dial design specifically catered to medical professionals, making this watch a piece of medical history.
• Dating back to 1933, this timepiece reflects the design and craftsmanship of the Art Deco era, a period of significant artistic and cultural influence.
• Vertex of London was a notable British watchmaker, adding to the watch's collectibility.