I recently purchased this 'Singer' wristwatch from an ebayer in Israel.
It seems to have an amazing 'History'
"WATCH IN EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION. DIAMETER 36mm, LONG45mm Belonged to captured German pilot from Army of Marshall F.Paulus under Staligrad (1943) Taken by Russian officer and later on sold to Russian watchmaker. The watchmaker keep this watch for almost 60 years in his closet until present time! The son of this watchmaker lives in Israel these days and the watch is now for sale!"
Do you not think that is quite amazing!
I shall post final pictures when timepiece is cleaned and serviced.

Any further information known? Singer?

Timely regards.

Roy.

"So mote it be!"

I have to wonder if there's any association with the famous Singer Sewing Machine Company. There are four of the treadle-powered models sitting in my basement now.

Roy,
Can you post a picture of the movement.

When were watch dials first marked "Swiss Made" ?

Dan

Rich.
Apologizes for delay!

Movement:

Closer:

Picture of back:

Closer:

Will require a light cleaning to try and erase 'incompetent scratch marks!'

Roy.

Ooops!

Concerning when dials were first marked "Swiss Made", I'd say certainly by the 1920s. I have a Ferrero tank (sorry, Cartier) from the early '20s, which is marked thusly. I believe the style of the refinished dial is original, so I have no doubt that it was marked so originally.

Did all countries require the 'Swiss made' mark on the dial or was it a Swiss requirement?
why is the phrase in English, especially if the watch was sold in a non-English speaking country?

Just updating thread.

Anyone have any information on the 'Singer' manufactorer?

Where to look?

Timely regards.

Roy.

"So mote it be!"