Roy Cecil King began his career at the age of 14 as an apprentice goldsmith and diamond mounter in Hatton Garden. Foreman of a workshop at 21 in the 1930s, he found himself an unaccredited manufacturer for names such as Rolex, Cartier, Asprey and Garrard
The Roy King workshop won two first prizes, a second and a third at the British Modern Jewellery Exhibition in 1961. The winning pieces are now in the permanent collection of Goldsmith’s Hall
This exquisite solid Sterling Silver example features a minimalist black dial decorated only by silver baton hands, King’s signature and ‘Swiss’. The dial is in overall good shape with subtle marks encircling the centre
The refined case and bezel remain in wonderful condition. Bold hallmarks adorn the case-back, telling us the watch was assayed in London in 1975
The original acrylic crystal is clear and secure
The black calf skin strap is in good condition and fastens via the original Roy King Sterling Silver buckle
Wound by the original crown, the Swiss made manual wind FHF cal.69 movement runs smoothly and keeps excellent time
