Handley Appraisal

Handley Ladies' Mechanical Watch with Rose Gold Case and Rolled Gold Bracelet

This is a vintage ladies' mechanical wristwatch featuring a distinctive tonneau-shaped case crafted from 9ct rose gold. The watch is attached to a rolled gold bracelet, which exhibits a delicate, interlocking link design. The dial of the watch is a light color, possibly silver or cream, with Arabic numerals at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, and baton markers for the intervening hours. The hands appear to be a dark metallic finish, possibly blued steel or a similar material, providing clear contrast against the light dial. Text on the dial includes 'Handley' prominently displayed below the 12, and '15 JEWELS' and 'SWISS MADE' or similar wording directly above the 6, indicating its movement's quality and origin. A small seconds sub-dial or just the central pivot for the hands is visible above the 6. The winding crown on the right side of the case shows a finely ridged or fluted texture, suggesting good grip for winding and setting. The bracelet's clasp mechanism has a rectangular, elongated piece on the underside, possibly marked 'HANDLEY' or with other identifying hallmarks, typical for the manufacturer to ensure brand recognition and often indicating material composition like 'ROLLED GOLD'. The overall condition shows signs of wear consistent with its age, including some patina or slight discoloration on both the rose gold case and the rolled gold bracelet. The item is explicitly stated as 'Not running,' which suggests the mechanical movement requires servicing or repair. Visible craftsmanship in the small links of the bracelet and the precise detailing of the watch case indicates a moderately high level of quality for a ladies' watch of its era, likely mid-20th century.