Lot 135
SMITHS ASTRAL - a gentleman's wrist watch. Hallmarked Birmingham 1965. Unsigned manual wind...
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Lot 135
SMITHS ASTRAL - a gentleman's wrist watch. Hallmarked Birmingham 1965. Unsigned manual wind...
Lot 135
Lot Description
SMITHS ASTRAL - a gentleman's wrist watch. Hallmarked Birmingham 1965. Unsigned manual wind movement. Champagne dial with gilt Arabic numeral hour markers, date aperture to three. 9ct gold case fitted to an unsigned black leather strap with gold plated pin buckle. 33mm.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li> Wind movement is currently functioning.
<li> Movement seems to bear medium scratches and tarnishing, consistent with general usage.
<li> Dial seems to show medium tarnishing and cracking to the edges with light pitting across the dial. Hour markers appear to be scratched, tarnished and chipped.
<li> Hands appear to display light scratches and tarnishing.
<li> Case appears to have medium scuffs and scratches with heavy tarnishing and several small chips.
<li> Glass appears to have been replaced with plastic which is heavily scratched.
<li> Crown seems to bear heavy tarnishing and medium scratches and pitting.
<li> Case back currently bears multiple medium scratches, small chips and pitting.
<li> Strap appears to be in good condition.
<li> Buckle appears to show light scratches and pitting.<p>
This lot comes with no 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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