{"title":"J.H Steward Strand London","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eJ.H. Steward was a prominent London-based maker and retailer of optical, scientific, and military instruments that operated from 406 Strand for over a century.          \u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"oOYNyf_c,oOYNyf_d\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=oOYNyf_b\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"817fbcab-7d79-4fbb-9caa-c918e9580c03\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=oOYNyf_b\/C5gNJc;aria-label=oOYNyf_b\/bOjMyf;class=oOYNyf_b\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiBsMCGoZOTAxWmW0EAHZh9MdMQye0OegYIAQgBEAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAB\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jh-steward-strand-london-fob-watch-leather-wristlet-c-1900-with-orilux-trench-torch","title":"JH Steward Strand London Fob Watch - Leather Wristlet - c.1900 - With Orilux Trench Torch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA rare early 1900s J.H. Steward Strand fob watch in an Arthur Garstin wristlet, blending pocket watch heritage with early wrist wear design and also accompanied by the original Trench Torch that would have been supplied with it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJ.H. Steward was a respected London retailer and watchmaker based on the Strand, active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for supplying high-quality timepieces, the firm often worked with Swiss manufacturers, branding watches for the British market. J.H. Steward built a strong reputation for precision and reliability, offering everything from pocket watches to marine chronometers. Today, their pieces are appreciated for their craftsmanship, heritage, and connection to London’s historic watch trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhats on Offer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"154\"\u003eThis early 1900s J.H. Steward Strand London fob watch is a wonderfully unusual and historically interesting piece, presented within an Arthur Garstin wristlet—an early and inventive way of adapting pocket watches for wrist use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"682\" data-start=\"405\"\u003eThe crisp white dial, with its classic Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, remains clean and highly legible, offering a timeless aesthetic that reflects traditional watchmaking of the period. Blued steel hands add a subtle elegance, contrasting beautifully against the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"936\" data-start=\"684\"\u003eEncased in a stainless steel outer with its original leather wristlet, the watch carries a distinctive presence, rich in character and originality. The leather has aged naturally, enhancing its authenticity and giving the piece a true sense of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1096\" data-start=\"938\"\u003eInside, a manually wound movement provides a direct connection to early 20th-century craftsmanship, offering a tactile and engaging experience for the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1300\" data-start=\"1098\"\u003eA rare and charming piece, this J.H. Steward wristlet watch represents a fascinating transition between pocket watches and modern wristwatches—perfect for collectors seeking something truly different.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Watch Specialist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56829257777527,"sku":"vws4183","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0139\/8092\/6009\/files\/VWS-4183_0.jpg?v=1772628366"}],"url":"https:\/\/vintagewatchspecialist.com\/collections\/j-h-steward-strand-london.oembed","provider":"Vintage Watch Specialist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}