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Title: Mars 24 pocket watch
Post by: emma-jayne24 on March 21, 2012, 09:09:12 AM

Hello guys,

I have tried to research my grandads pocket watch that i was left but have failed miserably to get anywhere so i wondered if you could help me.

Details on the watch and case:

Mars 24
Its in good condition
has G . S . T . P and Q5071 on the back
Silver (i think)

Sorry its so little information i'm new to it all but any sites i could look at would be gratefully received.

Thanks

Emma

Title: Re: Mars 24 pocket watch
Post by: jondar on March 22, 2012, 07:10:21 AM

In Googling "Mars Pocket Watch" I found one that sold on Ebay for $120.00.  They showed it as a "Waltham Mars".  Then another that said :Mars London.  Waltham was a famous watch making firm, along with Hamilton and Elgin. All three U.S. based. I think there are more examples listed if you Google.

Title: Re: Mars 24 pocket watch
Post by: mart on March 22, 2012, 09:43:56 AM

Mars, London put GSTP during WWII to mean General Service Time Piece,, or General Service Trade Pattern. These were used interchangably !! Other number is the serial number I think !!

Title: Re: Mars 24 pocket watch
Post by: emma-jayne24 on March 22, 2012, 10:19:27 AM

Thanks for that info I will try looking into it a bit more.  ;D