Thomas Reid London Chronometer Age Determination
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Historical watchmaker (19th or early 20th century)
There were several small watchmakers or dealers in England and Germany who made watches with the engraving
had them marked "Thomas Raid" , "T. Raid London" or "Thomas Raid Swiss Made" .
- Time period: approx. 1890 – 1930
- Types: Pocket watches (often silver cases, enamel dials) or early wristwatches
- Origin: Mostly Swiss works , subsequently signed by the dealer (e.g. for the English market)
- Marking: Engraving “Thomas Raid London” or “Thomas Raid Swiss Made” on dial or dust cover
Age determination of historical "Thomas Raid" watches
If your watch is a classic pocket watch or early wristwatch , use the serial number and style features:
| Serial number | Estimated time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 1000 | ca. 1890 – 1905 | Manual winding, Swiss movement (FHF / Rebberg) |
| 1000 – 3000 | ca. 1905 – 1920 | typical chronometer style, Arabic numerals |
| 3000 – 6000 | ca. 1920 – 1935 | Wristwatch phase, bridge mechanism |
| > 6000 | after 1935 | late dealer item or successor item |
(This information is based on documented comparison pieces of English-Swiss dealer watches.)
Brief summary
| watch type | Time | Identifying feature |
|---|---|---|
| "Thomas Raid London" pocket watch | ca. 1890–1915 | Enamel sheet, work number 3–5 digits |
| "Thomas Raid Swiss Made" wristwatch | ca. 1915–1935 | Bridge mechanism, nickel or silver case |
| “Thomas Raid Automatic TR‑####” | ca. 2005 – present | Fashion or design watch, not a collector's item |
Reid, Thomas
Scottish watch and chronometer maker
Thomas Reid was born in Edinburgh in 1746 [ 1 ] . He trained as a watchmaker from 1762 under James Cowan , whose workshop he took over in 1781. Among his pupils was William Auld , who joined Reid's firm as a partner in 1806.
Source: WatchWiki, AI
