Lot 120
SMITHS - a gentleman's Astral wrist watch. Hallmarked London 1966. Manual wind movement....
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Lot 120
SMITHS - a gentleman's Astral wrist watch. Hallmarked London 1966. Manual wind movement....
Lot 120
Lot Description
SMITHS - a gentleman's Astral wrist watch. Hallmarked London 1966. Manual wind movement. Silvered dial with baton hour markers, quarterly Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial to six. 9ct gold case with presentation engraving to case back, fitted to a non-original brown leather strap with gold plated pin buckle. 34mm. Box.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>The manual wind movement is currently functioning.
<li>Movement appears to display light scratches and tarnishing consistent with general wear.
<li>Dial appears to display light pitting and discolouration alongside clear scratches.
<li>Minute hand appears to be slightly bent and both hands are tarnished.
<li>Case appears to be heavily tarnished and scratched.
<li>Glass appears to have been replaced with plastic which seems to have an area another substance in one section. Medium scratches.
<li>Crown appears to be heavily dented and tarnished.
<li>Case back displays heavy discolouration and scratches.
<li>Strap seems to have general wear but generally in good condition.
<li>Buckle appears to be lightly tarnished and light scratches.<p>
<li>Watch comes with box. Box displays discolouration and scratches on the exterior and general wear on the fabric interior. <p>
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.<p>
Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.<p>
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.<p>
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Conrad Cunningham on 0121 212 5506 or at conrad@fellows.co.uk
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