Lot 97
HELVETIA - a gentleman's wrist watch. Hallmarked London 1952. Numbered 085. Signed manual wind...
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Lot 97
HELVETIA - a gentleman's wrist watch. Hallmarked London 1952. Numbered 085. Signed manual wind...
Lot 97
Lot Description
HELVETIA - a gentleman's wrist watch. Hallmarked London 1952. Numbered 085. Signed manual wind movement. Champagne dial with Arabic numeral hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial to six. 9ct gold case fitted to an unsigned black leather strap with base metal pin buckle. 32mm.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li> Manual wind movement is currently functioning.
<li> Movement seems to bear light scratches and signs of tarnishing, consistent with general usage.
<li> Dial seems to have heavy pitting and discolouration with several small scratches.
<li> Hands appear to be heavily tarnished with light scratches and pitting.
<li> Case appears to bear numerous medium scratches, chips and tarnishing across the entire surface.
<li> Glass appears to have been replaced with plastic which seems to be lightly scratched and chipped.
<li> Crown seems to be heavily tarnished and scratched.
<li> Case back currently bears very light scratches and heavy tarnishing.
<li> Bracelet does not appear stretched.
<li> Strap appears to be slightly tarnished and rubbed, with cracks to the leather, around the pin holes, consistent with general usage.
<li> Buckle seems to be lightly scratched and heavily tarnished.<p>
This lot does not come with box or papers.<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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