This is auction # 5 of 6 unique watch auctions, all proceeds from these 6 auctions will go to the children's charity Bravehearts of the North East.  http://www.brave-hearts.com/

Mark Knopfler is the Patron of the charity which is based in the North East of England and was founded to recognise the exceptional courage shown by children who are battling illness or adversity. Parents, nurses, friends and family are able to nominate children so their courage can be recognised. This happens at special award ceremonies where children are rewarded by receiving a Bravehearts crystal and a gift of their choice.

I hope there is something in these auction lots you might like to own, whether you are a watch enthusiast, a lover of Mark's music or someone who just wants to donate and own a great item in aid of a great charity. The main purpose is raising funds for Bravehearts but winning bidders will get a pretty much unique watch with a great story attached. The auctions will add provenance to the watches too - so worth printing out the photos and the details if you win and not forgetting by bidding and winning all proceeds will go to put a smile on a child's face, what could be better?

If you fancy just donating to Bravehearts, however little, that would be a great help and very much appreciated.

Link to bravehearts here> http://www.brave-hearts.com/

Please see my 5 other Mark Knopfler/Bravehearts charity auctions too running at the moment.

Other links of interest.

http://www.markknopfler.com/

https://www.facebook.com/MarkKnopfler/

https://twitter.com/MarkKnopfler?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Many thanks to all who have worked to bring these auctions to people's attention.

Watch details....

Rare vintage 13-24 Hamilton G.S (General service) military style wristwatch with manually wound hacking caliber S75S  movement, the strap signed by Mark.

The nicest example of the G.S I have ever seen, all in stunning condition and very collectable.

This watch has a interesting engraving X-314 on the back, what this means is a mystery to me.

Hamilton G.S (general service) watches were specifically made for the UK's general services. They were actually issued to government personnel that were not military. These watches were used by a number of government agencies overseas, foreign and commonwealth office aid groups helping with education and health from the mid 60s to the late 70s, they also acted as cover for a number of former military men who helped nations organise their own security and law enforcement on behalf of HM government. (source antique vintage watches)

The watch was recently serviced by horologist John Senior, who is the go to person for vintage military watches, so it is running well and keeping time.

The case measures 35.6mm across not including the crown.

Please note! This is important>

Due to the nature of these auctions with all proceeds going to charity, these lots are not returnable/refundable, by bidding you are agreeing to these terms. Normally returns are not a problem as noted in my returns policy but for these 6 charity auctions that does not apply.

Please, this is not the time or place for non paying bidders, I hate to mention this but non paying bidders cannot be tolerated due to the nature of these auctions, I am sure honest eBayers/bidders will understand that sentiment.

Have fun and many thanks to all who bid or donate to this great charity.

Cheers, Michael