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WWATCHErS r : STEWART DAWB6N AN5> CO.'S ■'■. . 1 UVHRPO'. < U W'; M LP. W rp X OECI BHATEI) fcJNGLISH LEVER WATCHES STAND UNBIVALLED IN THE WOBLD. FIRST AS TIMEKEEPERS; Fibs in Quaiity and Wobkm,n«hip. rp HEIR Sale ifl Larger than the combined J. sale cf all Watches in the whole of the retail shops throughout the colonies; put together. Facto proved by the impurt re* turns* , • •', STEWART«DAWSON and CO/S System of Bosihkss. .. > PLAIN FAOTS.—About seven yean ago Stewart, Daweon & Co., Liverpool, originated aud introduced a new .system of business in the English Watch Trade, viz. —Instead of continuing to sell their watches to retail dealers ou credit with long pajment, tbej resolved to go direct to the public tbemselrefl and sell their manufactures for cash—a system which has received a world-wide patronage never before equalled in the history of watch making. S. D. & Co. have now fully placed this advantageous Eastern of business within, the reach of the colonial public, aud here remind all thttt. by dealing direct with them, the actual Manufacturers, every customer savea three largo profits—the London Wholesale Dealers' Profit, the Coloiial Wholesale Dealers' Profit,, and the Colonial Retail DeaW Profit—in all OT«« »O»« HTOSRID PEK CENT. BATED 10 BACH PURCHASES. -• ; A £7 IOS. Gent's English Silver Hunting Lever Fob £3 15s. The Liverpool Champion English. LeverThis watch ia the finest quality full-plate English Lever that money can buy, selling in hundreds. Manufactured entirely in pur own workshops, they are unequalled .for beauty, for strength, or as timekeepers ; will suit every o: cupatipn, and owing to their , great strength and durability, are specially edapted for bush work, squatters, miners, &c, as they will stand the hardest wear. .-All have close-filling, full-capped movements to prevent dust mtering the works; patent solid pillar plates, frames, wheels, and pinions/and patent safety hairsprings for riding, &o. ' The t escapements adjusted to the perfection of performance, each action jewelled in hard ruby, producing a perfect dead boat; the dials of finest white hard enamel, gold hands, i»nd suiik seconds. The gilding and steelwork throughout finished to the highest degree ; ma ntaining power applied to each . wu:ch, the tase perfectly - dust-tight—very strong sterling silver, Government Hall marked. Each watch complete, a master* piece'of the best workmanship that English talent, capital, and ingenuity can produce,. enlisting the praises of every wearer. One - of these watches will wear out three American or foreign-n ade watches one after another* This magnificent, and matchlc s English Hunt' ing Lever we supply to customers for £3 15b, and in quality and time keeping defy the world to beat it at ten guineas. ' Notice also Ihe same wa'ch as above, with three pair extra jswelrf and real chronometer cut c oaspeneated balance. ' Keeping time to a second in all variations of temperature. Price only £4 15s. You- cannot buy one ac - good s.b this under £12. i A £10 10s. English Keyless Hunting Silver Lever Foe £5 15s. STEWART DAW 0$ & CO.'S Superb Keyless English Hunting Levers, a triumph of utility and convenience,, winding and setting hands by simply turning a nicely-pro* portioned knob at the ;tesu of the' watch, entirely dispensing with tho trouble of carry* ipg :■■ loose key; and a certain preventativeof one-hnlf the incidental cuures for repairs—a watch that is also perfectly air-tight, dust* tight, and dump light, Keeping the works per* festly clean—may be worn for years without cleaning : the conve ience derived by all who ■ wear them is pronounced inca'ciilable. In quality we positively assert that their is not a keyless watch sold under 12 guineas to equal these. They are made in two sizes—small and medium. PBICE £5 15s. POSITIVELY CHEAP AT ,10 GUINEAS. Alao, same watch in open face, £4 15s. , A £12 12s. English Silver Hunting Chronograph Fob £6 15s. Stkwabx Dawson & Co.'s Magnipicjiht English Chbohcgeaph Watohss. Each watch a model of perfection ; fiaest l-plate movement, full jewelled in rubies, real chronometer compensated balance, decimal dial, centre seconds, and outside etop ; each timed tq dead beat in positions, to go exactly the same in either extreme beat or cold The wealthiest, gentleman in the land, or the . hiirheat. official in ibe State, mcd not desire a watch that possess* s in a greater degree all ihe attributes of a perfect timekeeper. Notwithstanding tho mitchless perfection of this watch, we positively sell it at a less price than retailers charge for ordinarj inferior-made watches. PBICE £6 15s. FULL RETAIL VALUE yon 12 GUINEAS. Alto, same watch in open fare, prioe £615 i. A £7 10s. Ladies' English Hunting Lever - .- For £3 15s. Compared with prices charged by colonial dealer*, we praotieally prefect every purchaser of one of these watches with £4 or £5. EVERY WATCH a WORK o! ART, elegaat in shape, chaste in design, of sterling English workmanship, watches ti>at, with fair usage, will last a life-time. We ask you to observe that we supply our Ladies* Magnificent' English Levers at a far less price than often charged for common foreign watches. „ PRICE.—Ih Open-pack, £3 5s iin Efoimsa Ca is £3 15s. ,Ha'f Colonial Prices. v A £4 Hunting Defiance Silver Watch for £1 15s. * Most wonderful value. All sterling Silver Cares. Dome, stud, and bow, 4-plate move* ment, jewelled in 8 holes, each guaranteed a splendid timekeeper. None should hesitate to tend for one of these watches, truly named "DEFIANCE," for they defy all imitation. If only to see the perfection that can be attained by a firm whose enterprise and energy have revolutionised the watch trade o Europe. Also in Open-face Crystal Front, £1 7a 6cL English GoldJLevers—Ladies and Gents. Most Wonderful Value in Open-face, and Hunting Case. Call and inspeot these, or write for Pamphlet containing fall particular*. Note:—All letter* to be addressed Stewart Dawson fy Co. v 195, Queen Street, AUCKLAND. Note.—lllustrated Pamphlets, with 60 pages'of most wonderful testimonials end full particulars of all our watches, will be tent post free for 3d in stamps. . - Other Colonial Branches: 34, Prince's Stbxbt, DxmsDiN. 77, Royal Abo*d», Sydhby. 3, CotriOT Stbmt Wist, Umaama*. Manufactory—Liverpool, Knfland, .

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Thames Star, Volume XVI, Issue 5011, 3 February 1885, Page 3

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Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 Thames Star, Volume XVI, Issue 5011, 3 February 1885, Page 3

Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 Thames Star, Volume XVI, Issue 5011, 3 February 1885, Page 3

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