Name: Cyma chronometer (1940s)
Brand: VAT FREE
SKU: VW159
Price: 950.0 GBP
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This is a rare chronometer-rated wristwatch made by Cyma. Although Cyma are no longer in business, they were a well respected manufacturer, producing a wide range of calibre including chronographs. The British Military used Cyma pocket and wrist-watches throughout the 20th century. Indeed this particular watch uses an upgraded version of the cal 234 that is found inside the Cyma WWW Dirty Dozen military watch.

This particular watch is chronometer rated, meaning it has passed a series of tests under controlled conditions These tests comprised setting the watch in various different positions. These positions varied from testing station to testing station, but at a minimum the watch was tested for 24 hours dial up, dial down, and crown up. The watch was also tested at different temperatures, again for 24 hour periods. If the daily rate of the watch did not exceed a set number of seconds (normally +6 to -4 seconds per day) during all these tests, then it received a certificate of accuracy and the manufacturer could identify it as a chronometer.

For some manufacturers, notably Rolex and Omega, submitting chronometers for testing was a core part of their business. However for a manufacturer like Cyma, the time and expense (plus the uncertainty of the outcome) meant that they submitted watches for testing rather rarely. Chronometer rated watches would be retailed for a significant premium on a run of the mill watch, so they were dependent on finding an educated clientèle who would pay for this accuracy.

This particular watch is a very handsome example, the dial has developed a patina commensurate with it's age, but this doesn't detract from the elegant layout of the dial and the slightly flamboyant 'chronometre' script! The case is stainless steel and a good size at 35mm diameter, excluding the winding crown. The calibre 234 movement is beautifully finished and in excellent condition.

Dating the watch is not really possible as serial number records no longer exist, but the number is fairly close to serial of the movements found in the WWW Military watches, which were manufactured in 1945. So I think safe to put it to somewhere in the mid to late 1940s

The watch has been fully serviced and is performing excellently. Although not quite at chronometer standard, it is still superbly accurate for a time piece that is 70 years old.

Case diameter: 34mm
Case material: Stainless steel
Strap width: 18mm
time keeping: grade A

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Shipping guide for t-shirts

Our t-shirts are printed by us and shipped from our workshop in London. This means if you place an order for both a watch and t-shirt(s), they will be shipped together via an express service. Delivery times for these can be found here.

If you order a t-shirt without a watch, it will be shipped via a Royal Mail tracked service which usually takes a little longer. You can see an estimated timescale when you input your address at the checkout.

Shipping guide for watch straps

If purchased separately from your watch, watch straps will be shipped with Royal Mail 1st Class / International tracked shipping.

This takes 2-14 working days depending on location. You can see a more accurate timescale when you input your address at the checkout.

These delivery times are a guide based on the carriers terms of service, products may, in some unusual cases take longer to arrive. If this happens, please get in touch.

Return your watch for an exchange

We are happy to exchange unworn watches.

Fastening the watch will cause damage to the leather. If this is the case, we charge for the watch strap (or we can put the worn strap on the exchanged watch for free).

Please email us directly if you think your watch is faulty.

Return your watch for a refund

To return for a full refund, you have 30 days if purchased online. After this time we can offer an exchange if your watch hasn’t been worn.

If you purchased your watch in-store, we can offer an exchange or store credit only. This is because you’ve seen the watch in person and had the opportunity to try it on. Please let us know if you’re purchasing as a gift.

T-shirt returns and Exchanges

We recommend checking the measurements of our t-shirts on our size guide before placing your order, you can also check them here

However, if your t-shirt is faulty, we can offer an exchange or a refund. In this circumstance, please email us within 30 days of placing your order, with a photograph of the problem, as well as your order number.

To return other products (such as straps) please email us: info@mrjoneswatches.com to arrange this.

UK returns

1) Generate your free returns label here.

2) Print it off and stick it to your original packaging.

3) Take it to your local post office. Find your closest here.

(If you no longer have your original packaging, please ensure your watch is securely wrapped in bubble wrap / something similar to protect it in transit).

NB please include a short note describing the issue with the watch and your contact details.

EU and International returns

Please send the watch to this address:

Mr Jones Watches (repairs)
61 Dartmouth Road
London SE23 3HN
United Kingdom

Ensure the watch is securely wrapped in bubble wrap to protect it in transit.

Please include a note stating:

- the reason for the return
- a detailed description of the problem with your watch (if sending for repair)
- your email address and your order number
- remember to include your return delivery address, (so we know where to send the repaired watch)

We recommend you use a tracked service.

As the UK is no longer in the EU, you will have to fill in a Customs Declaration form (usually a CN22).

Please write in the description field "wristwatch, return for factory repair / refund , no commercial value."

This is essential otherwise an import duty will be levied which you will be liable for (there is no way for us to reclaim this charge).

Please note: we do not cover shipping costs for unwanted items, returned from outside of the UK. If you are returning a watch that is faulty we may be able to reimburse shipping costs if your watch is within warranty, please contact us ahead of sending in this instance.

Cyma chronometer (1940s)