PATEK PHILIPPE Men ' S Wrist Watch Gold Skeleton Vintage Mens Wristwatch Swiss
Item History & Price
WELCOME TO THE WANDOLEC ART STUDIO My name is Borys and here we create watches withvaluable and historic movements that have been preserved, restored and placedin newly designed cases. My NOBLE DESIGN WATCHES are singular works of art.Each is original and a one of a kind, a piece of art work that is also a littletime machine. We are a team and we have produced hundreds of piecesof art that bring special joy and happiness to many people around the world.People who appr...eciate what is handmade, special and unique. 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of mywatches.If you are in any way unsatisfied with thewatch I will fully refund the purchase price within 60 days from the date ofauction ending, no question's asked. Thewonderful author's video clip specially was made about this beautiful amazingskeleton Watch. Available for viewing on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZlxB1xTSM4&feature=youtu.be BRIEF MAIN INFORMATION This is a NOBLEDESIGN WATCH. This is the term used for a new modern case exclusively designedat the WANDOLEC ART STUDIO. The newcase houses a valuable and historic watch movement. Please carefully read thesizes of this watch in the description. MOVEMENT:The authentic signed by Patek Philippemovement is 100% ORIGINAL with the Certificate of Origin from 1891 and hasbeen in addition updated and engraved by the craftsman later.The movement is running superbly and keeping goodtime, recently serviced. CASE:NEW yellow 23K gold plated case that provides with glasscover of back lid (non Patek Philippe) was made of THEWANDOLEC ART STUDIO in2019. WATCH CRYSTAL:Thegently domed MINERAL GLASSES are in excellent condition. Supplied with Certificate of Identity and Guarantee ofOrigin, but without box. SHIPPING: Worldwide!1. International Economy Shipping (10 to 23 businessdays) – FREE.2. UPS Worldwide Express Saver Shipping (3 to 6business days) – approx $60.00 (please contact with me before your payment).PAYMENT: I prefer PayPal within 3 days of auction endbut other methods are also accepted with prior approval.RETURNS: Iprovide 100% refunds within 60 days from date of auction ending, noquestions asked and without opening the case in Resolution Center and negativeor neutral feedback from your side. PATEK PHILIPPE UNIQUE AND RARE EXAMPLE OF TIMEPIECE
VERY BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE WATCH 1891
VERY BEAUTIFUL MECHANICAL WORK Startbidding at Vintage Watch auction for this beautiful amazing large skeletonized dress a NOBLEDESIGN WATCH that dates to 1891 and decorated of the HIGHESTQUALITY ENGRAVING and REDSTONES, that was made by the venerable PATEK PHILIPPE. One could argue that theword “RARE” gets tossed around a bit too easily on eBay but I think this is onecase where the moniker is well deserved.PatekPhilippe & Co. is to watches what Rolls Royce is tocars— synonymous with the best. This prestigious Swiss watchmaking firm isarguably the most famous manufacturer of timepieces worldwide. To own a PatekPhilippe watch remains a symbol of wealth and importance: kings and queens weretheir clients, while other watchmakers frantically copied them – imitationbeing the highest form of flattery, and moreover a means to a more lucrativesale with the help of the famous Patek Philippe signature. The Patek Philippelegend continues to grow and fascinate. The soaring prices achieved by PatekPhilippe watches at auction—particularly within the last decade — prove to whatdegree these precious timepieces are sought-after by collectors. One collectorpaid $11, 002, 500 for a rare Patek Philippe pocket watch, thereby earning it amention in the Guinness Book of World Records. The PatekPhilippe name composed by the name of its founders Antoine Norbert de Patek (1839) and Adrien Philippe (1845), the PatekPhilippe logo is the Calatrava Crosswhich registered on April 27, 1887.TheCompany’s Beginnings On May 1, 1839 in Geneva, Patek and Franciszek Czapekestablished a business under the name of “Patek and Czapek”. Czapek, a professionalwatchmaker, was also a soldier in the Polish National Guard. Given their tiesto the Polish community-both were involved in the Polish Independencemovement and members of the “Association of Polish Emigrés in Switzerland”- Patek and Czapek hadprobably known each other for some time. The earliest records place Czapek in Geneva on July 31, 1832, although it is possible he arrived a year earlier. Not long after that date, heestablished a watchmaking enterprise with a certain Mr. Moreau, called “Czapekand Moreau”. Through Czapek, Patek met first Moreau, and then Moreau's niece, Marie- Adelaide Thomasine. The two became engaged, and three months short oftheir wedding date, Patek, Czapek, and Moreau signed an agreement establishinga new company.Moreau and Patek each invested 8, 000 Swissfrancs in the company, Moreau held no official responsibilities, while Patekwas responsible for the ac-counting and management. Czapek, who contri-butedtools and most likely some early machinery, was responsible for production.Paragraph five of their agreement allotted him100 francs monthly, in addition to his share of the profits.During the first 14 months Patek and Czapek ranthe company alone, possibly with the help of one or two workmen. They purchasedunfinished movements from various companies specialized in the manufacturing ofraw movements, sent them to a case maker to be cased, and then finished them intheir shop. Up until July of 1840 Czapek finished all movements by himself. Thecompany then hired one or two watchmakers to speed up the finishing process andto help cope with the delays, a problem they apparently faced in 1840. As Patekput it: “Being afraid of sustaining a loss in this new for me field, a losswhich I have experienced before in the trade, I was as cautious as possible. Idemanded that until July 1, 1840 all watches to be finished by Czapek himself, it lowered the expenses but also caused delays. The business allowing, twomonths ago (July, 1840) I increased the number of craftsmen...” Their workers, he specified elsewhere, were paid by the piece.The earliest watches were signed Patek, Czapek& co. until 1845 when Czapek left the partnership. Several years later thecompany was joined by French watchmaker, Jean Adrien Philippe, who later becamethe inventor of their famous stem-winding and hand setting mechanism, a modernand reliable concept. From May 1845 to January 1851 the firm was known as Patek& Co; Philippe lent his name to the company in 1851 when he became a fullpartner. Among the reasons for their initial success was the high standard ofwatch making and practicality of Philippe's new stem-winding system. In theearly years of partnership. Queen Victoriaof Englandherself was already a client. From the middle of the 19th century, PatekPhilippe assumed a leading role in the Swiss watchmaking industry by raisingthe standards of workmanship and time keeping through the introduction oftechnical improvements (the free mainspring, the sweep seconds hand), inaddition to implementing improvements to regulators, chronographs, andperpetual calendar mechanism. As early as 1867 the Paris Exhibition, PatekPhilippe displayed watches featuring functions that were to become the standardfor complicated watches at the beginning of the 20th century; namely aperpetual calendar, a repeater, and a chronograph with split-seconds. The two most complicated watches of all timewere made by Patek Philippe. The first, made for Henry Graves Jr. New York, wascompleted at the beginning of the century, and the second, the Caliber 89, theworld's most complicated watch, completed in 1989 (hence the name) to mark thefirm's 150th anniversary. In 1932, Patek Philippe changed hands, and its newowners became Charles and Jean Stern. Today the third generation of this familysill owns and manages the company. Shortly after Second World War, PatekPhilippe established an electronic division, and in the 1950's the companypioneered quartz technology, filling several patents and winning multipleawards. Today, Patek Philippe SA, Geneve, is still a family company, ownedjointly by its president, Mr. Henri Stern, and his son and Vice President, Mr.Philippe Stern. The firm has traditionally made complete timepieces, watchesand clocks, employing craftsmen who are master-watchmakers capable of designingand finishing the most complicated watch movements. Other specialists such as goldsmiths, chainsmiths, enamellers, jewelers, and engravers complete the firm's manufacturingcapabilities. Although Patek Philippe is rightly famous of the leadingmanufacture of mechanical horology, the firm is also the forefront of theindustry as producers of industrial and electronic timekeepers, with its highlyaccurate master-clocks installed in power stations, hospitals, airports, andother public buildings and factories. The firm clientele has included many ofthe famous figures across history, including royalty such as Queen Victoria, aswell as distinguished scientists, artists, authors and musicians, includingAlbert Einstein, Marie Curie, Charlotte Bronte and Tchaikovsky. Today, clearlymost of the firm's production consists of wristwatches, but Patek Philipperetains the ability to produce pocket watches, and clocks to order, from highlycomplicated movements to those decorated with enamelled miniature paintings andengravings. The company continues to patent new inventions and improvements inhorology and plays an important role in maintaining the quality, prestige andreputation of the Swiss watchmaking.This gorgeous, men’s watch is a very handsome specimenand features an outer track borderwith, REDCRYSTALS for hour markers, gold raised Arabic numerals with individualred cartouches for each number, gold steel Patek-style hands and “sweep” steel seconds hand. The dial isdecorated with high quality raised & applied gold steel inlay with REDSTONES. It is a registered design modelthat features a three piece YELLOW 23K GOLD-PLATED case that provides with glass cover ofback lid. This watch was converted from pocket watch. The case, new custommade, fantastic, build of THE WANDOLEC ART STUDIO specially for this wonderful PatekPhilippe movement. Thelugs are in great condition while the winding crown is in very good shape and operatesproperly. Thecase has MINERAL glasses on the front andback side. The case is decorated HIGH QUALITY ENGRAVING. The winding crown is decorated with CALATRAVA CROSS. The case is signed PATEK, PHILIPPE & Cie – GENEVE on the lateral bezel. This beautifulwristwatch has the Original magic movement with Certificate of Identity and Guarantee ofOrigin in an excellent status which wasvery well saved, considering age of this watch and has been in addition updatedand engraved by the craftsman. Each part of the mechanism, each millimeterit is decorated by a magnificent magic ornament. The bridges have in addition to extensiveskeletonization have been gorgeously engraved as well. On the front side of the movement, you cansee the HIGHEST QUALITY ENGRAVING.On back side you can see HIGHESTQUALITY ENGRAVING. The movement has BLUESTEEL SCREWS, GOLD WHEELS WINDINGWHEELS WITH WOLF TEETH TRANSMISSION, TWO-PART WINDING BRIDGE, END-PIECES of ANOTHER STEELfor the ESCAPE WHEEL, SNAIL (CLAMSHELL) MICROMETERREGULATOR & BLUEBREGUET BALANCE SPRING. Thebridge holdsthe escape wheel is furnished with an ANOTHER STEEL END PIECE. This end piece is used to minimize theaxial clearance of the wheel arbor and enhances the precision of this importantelement of the escapement. End steel also protect the stuffs from dirt and dust.Themovement is signed PATEK, PHILIPPE & Co – GENEVA – E.A.WHIPPLE– SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Alsoit signed movement serial number #87.593. Thisserial number corresponds to the 1891 production date as per published records of PATEKPHILIPPE & Co. Mechanism has been recently serviced to ensure itwinds and sets smoothly while keeping great, accurate time. You can see from anydirection the internal mechanics working as the balance wheel spins. They makean elegant statement on the wrist. Watch aficionados and laymen alike when theysee a high quality skeletonized watch recognize its beauty. It is fitted on a new Handmade of THE WANDOLEC ART STUDIO 24mm brownalligator style genuine leather strap with gold steel buckle that has CALATRAVACROSS and is signed PATEK, PHILIPPE & Co – GENEVA and has a great vintage look to it. Diameter (with crown): 56.50mmDiameter (without crown): 51.00 mmWatch crystal diameter: 39.00 mmThickness: 15.00mm
This rare watch windsand set smoothly while keeping very good, accurate time. Supplied with Certificate of Identity and Guaranteeof Origin, but without box. Because of the vintagenature of the watch I cannot guarantee its absolute time keeping accuracy evenif they are in good running condition and in some rare occasions may requireadditional adjustment.Always an EXTRA FINE watches at a no Reserve Price!!!If you like rare, antique, unique and collectible vintage wristwatches or pocket watches (or just enjoy learning about all the different watch makers and models) I suggest you bookmark this page or add me to your "Favorite Sellers" list. I always have beautiful pristine timepieces for sale ending Monday. Now on eBay for 10 Years! Recommendations for the owner of vintage watches: - All Antique watches are mechanical. Many repairs will not be cheap, as most likely they will require replacement of non-standard parts (unlike most late model watches).
- Antique watches should not be beaten or dropped - because repairs may be expensive.
- Antique watches are generally NOT waterproof. This is because waterproofing was not in general production until the middle of the 20th century for most watches. Therefore you should protect your antique watch from exposure to moisture.
- If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust.
- If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc.
- Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. If you can avoid it do not wind the watch hard.
- When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only. Counter-clockwise adjustments may damage the movement.
- If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours).
- Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism.
- Every 2-3 years it is necessary to service and oil vintage watches.
- If the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down.
- To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth.
- Keep your antiques watch away from magnets. Strong magnetic fields may affect the accuracy of your watch since some vintage watches were made with iron based components in the movement.
- Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.
- Antique watches generally experience an error of up to 5-7 minutes a day. Any accuracy of +- 5 minutes is very good.
PAYMENT Payment is due within three days of auction end unless you have contacted me prior to auction end to arrange otherwise. In accordance with eBay policy, payments not received in four days will initiate an unpaid item case through the Resolution Center. I prefer PAYPAL but another methods are also accepted with prior approval. Please contact me FIRST BEFORE sending a cheque to get full address. Zero feedback and negative feedback bidders must first email me BEFORE bidding. All I need is a brief courtesy email telling me who you are and how you would intend to pay if you where successful. I reserve the right to cancel any bids on this auction. SELLING POLICIES 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of my watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch I will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 60 days from date of auction ending. My goal is to exceed my client's expectations throughout the buying experience. I and my team stand behind our products, if for any reason you'll receive your product damaged or in non-functioning condition, please contact us immediately via email BEFORE leaving your feedback, we'll gladly assist you in any way we can. Your satisfaction is important to me. To be fair to all bidders, I make it my practice never to end an auction early. I prefer not to use buy it now. I have many repeat customers who want my watches just as much as you do. Buy it now will only be considered for a relisted auction. Vintage watches are very delicate and I package to the highest degree to prevent damage. To clarify all my items are Vintage or Antique and as such should Not be expected to be like a New or Quartz watch in any way whatsoever! Please bear in mind that you are buying a used watch and it will require service at some point in time. If you have any questions after reading the description or viewing the pictures please email me PRIOR to bidding. The watch in pictures is the actual watch that You will receive.I want you to feel safe and satisfied with the purchase of your item on eBay. After receiving the returned item, I will make a full refund for your original payment. SHIPPING SHIPPING - WORLDWIDE! International shipments will sent via Economy Shipping with tracking number (10 to 23 business days, depending on the buyer's location) - FREE. UPS Worldwide Express Saver Shipping (3 to 6 business days) - approx. $60.00 (depending on the buyer's location).
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VERY BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE WATCH 1891
VERY BEAUTIFUL MECHANICAL WORK Startbidding at Vintage Watch auction for this beautiful amazing large skeletonized dress a NOBLEDESIGN WATCH that dates to 1891 and decorated of the HIGHESTQUALITY ENGRAVING and REDSTONES, that was made by the venerable PATEK PHILIPPE. One could argue that theword “RARE” gets tossed around a bit too easily on eBay but I think this is onecase where the moniker is well deserved.PatekPhilippe & Co. is to watches what Rolls Royce is tocars— synonymous with the best. This prestigious Swiss watchmaking firm isarguably the most famous manufacturer of timepieces worldwide. To own a PatekPhilippe watch remains a symbol of wealth and importance: kings and queens weretheir clients, while other watchmakers frantically copied them – imitationbeing the highest form of flattery, and moreover a means to a more lucrativesale with the help of the famous Patek Philippe signature. The Patek Philippelegend continues to grow and fascinate. The soaring prices achieved by PatekPhilippe watches at auction—particularly within the last decade — prove to whatdegree these precious timepieces are sought-after by collectors. One collectorpaid $11, 002, 500 for a rare Patek Philippe pocket watch, thereby earning it amention in the Guinness Book of World Records. The PatekPhilippe name composed by the name of its founders Antoine Norbert de Patek (1839) and Adrien Philippe (1845), the PatekPhilippe logo is the Calatrava Crosswhich registered on April 27, 1887.TheCompany’s Beginnings On May 1, 1839 in Geneva, Patek and Franciszek Czapekestablished a business under the name of “Patek and Czapek”. Czapek, a professionalwatchmaker, was also a soldier in the Polish National Guard. Given their tiesto the Polish community-both were involved in the Polish Independencemovement and members of the “Association of Polish Emigrés in Switzerland”- Patek and Czapek hadprobably known each other for some time. The earliest records place Czapek in Geneva on July 31, 1832, although it is possible he arrived a year earlier. Not long after that date, heestablished a watchmaking enterprise with a certain Mr. Moreau, called “Czapekand Moreau”. Through Czapek, Patek met first Moreau, and then Moreau's niece, Marie- Adelaide Thomasine. The two became engaged, and three months short oftheir wedding date, Patek, Czapek, and Moreau signed an agreement establishinga new company.Moreau and Patek each invested 8, 000 Swissfrancs in the company, Moreau held no official responsibilities, while Patekwas responsible for the ac-counting and management. Czapek, who contri-butedtools and most likely some early machinery, was responsible for production.Paragraph five of their agreement allotted him100 francs monthly, in addition to his share of the profits.During the first 14 months Patek and Czapek ranthe company alone, possibly with the help of one or two workmen. They purchasedunfinished movements from various companies specialized in the manufacturing ofraw movements, sent them to a case maker to be cased, and then finished them intheir shop. Up until July of 1840 Czapek finished all movements by himself. Thecompany then hired one or two watchmakers to speed up the finishing process andto help cope with the delays, a problem they apparently faced in 1840. As Patekput it: “Being afraid of sustaining a loss in this new for me field, a losswhich I have experienced before in the trade, I was as cautious as possible. Idemanded that until July 1, 1840 all watches to be finished by Czapek himself, it lowered the expenses but also caused delays. The business allowing, twomonths ago (July, 1840) I increased the number of craftsmen...” Their workers, he specified elsewhere, were paid by the piece.The earliest watches were signed Patek, Czapek& co. until 1845 when Czapek left the partnership. Several years later thecompany was joined by French watchmaker, Jean Adrien Philippe, who later becamethe inventor of their famous stem-winding and hand setting mechanism, a modernand reliable concept. From May 1845 to January 1851 the firm was known as Patek& Co; Philippe lent his name to the company in 1851 when he became a fullpartner. Among the reasons for their initial success was the high standard ofwatch making and practicality of Philippe's new stem-winding system. In theearly years of partnership. Queen Victoriaof Englandherself was already a client. From the middle of the 19th century, PatekPhilippe assumed a leading role in the Swiss watchmaking industry by raisingthe standards of workmanship and time keeping through the introduction oftechnical improvements (the free mainspring, the sweep seconds hand), inaddition to implementing improvements to regulators, chronographs, andperpetual calendar mechanism. As early as 1867 the Paris Exhibition, PatekPhilippe displayed watches featuring functions that were to become the standardfor complicated watches at the beginning of the 20th century; namely aperpetual calendar, a repeater, and a chronograph with split-seconds. The two most complicated watches of all timewere made by Patek Philippe. The first, made for Henry Graves Jr. New York, wascompleted at the beginning of the century, and the second, the Caliber 89, theworld's most complicated watch, completed in 1989 (hence the name) to mark thefirm's 150th anniversary. In 1932, Patek Philippe changed hands, and its newowners became Charles and Jean Stern. Today the third generation of this familysill owns and manages the company. Shortly after Second World War, PatekPhilippe established an electronic division, and in the 1950's the companypioneered quartz technology, filling several patents and winning multipleawards. Today, Patek Philippe SA, Geneve, is still a family company, ownedjointly by its president, Mr. Henri Stern, and his son and Vice President, Mr.Philippe Stern. The firm has traditionally made complete timepieces, watchesand clocks, employing craftsmen who are master-watchmakers capable of designingand finishing the most complicated watch movements. Other specialists such as goldsmiths, chainsmiths, enamellers, jewelers, and engravers complete the firm's manufacturingcapabilities. Although Patek Philippe is rightly famous of the leadingmanufacture of mechanical horology, the firm is also the forefront of theindustry as producers of industrial and electronic timekeepers, with its highlyaccurate master-clocks installed in power stations, hospitals, airports, andother public buildings and factories. The firm clientele has included many ofthe famous figures across history, including royalty such as Queen Victoria, aswell as distinguished scientists, artists, authors and musicians, includingAlbert Einstein, Marie Curie, Charlotte Bronte and Tchaikovsky. Today, clearlymost of the firm's production consists of wristwatches, but Patek Philipperetains the ability to produce pocket watches, and clocks to order, from highlycomplicated movements to those decorated with enamelled miniature paintings andengravings. The company continues to patent new inventions and improvements inhorology and plays an important role in maintaining the quality, prestige andreputation of the Swiss watchmaking.This gorgeous, men’s watch is a very handsome specimenand features an outer track borderwith, REDCRYSTALS for hour markers, gold raised Arabic numerals with individualred cartouches for each number, gold steel Patek-style hands and “sweep” steel seconds hand. The dial isdecorated with high quality raised & applied gold steel inlay with REDSTONES. It is a registered design modelthat features a three piece YELLOW 23K GOLD-PLATED case that provides with glass cover ofback lid. This watch was converted from pocket watch. The case, new custommade, fantastic, build of THE WANDOLEC ART STUDIO specially for this wonderful PatekPhilippe movement. Thelugs are in great condition while the winding crown is in very good shape and operatesproperly. Thecase has MINERAL glasses on the front andback side. The case is decorated HIGH QUALITY ENGRAVING. The winding crown is decorated with CALATRAVA CROSS. The case is signed PATEK, PHILIPPE & Cie – GENEVE on the lateral bezel. This beautifulwristwatch has the Original magic movement with Certificate of Identity and Guarantee ofOrigin in an excellent status which wasvery well saved, considering age of this watch and has been in addition updatedand engraved by the craftsman. Each part of the mechanism, each millimeterit is decorated by a magnificent magic ornament. The bridges have in addition to extensiveskeletonization have been gorgeously engraved as well. On the front side of the movement, you cansee the HIGHEST QUALITY ENGRAVING.On back side you can see HIGHESTQUALITY ENGRAVING. The movement has BLUESTEEL SCREWS, GOLD WHEELS WINDINGWHEELS WITH WOLF TEETH TRANSMISSION, TWO-PART WINDING BRIDGE, END-PIECES of ANOTHER STEELfor the ESCAPE WHEEL, SNAIL (CLAMSHELL) MICROMETERREGULATOR & BLUEBREGUET BALANCE SPRING. Thebridge holdsthe escape wheel is furnished with an ANOTHER STEEL END PIECE. This end piece is used to minimize theaxial clearance of the wheel arbor and enhances the precision of this importantelement of the escapement. End steel also protect the stuffs from dirt and dust.Themovement is signed PATEK, PHILIPPE & Co – GENEVA – E.A.WHIPPLE– SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Alsoit signed movement serial number #87.593. Thisserial number corresponds to the 1891 production date as per published records of PATEKPHILIPPE & Co. Mechanism has been recently serviced to ensure itwinds and sets smoothly while keeping great, accurate time. You can see from anydirection the internal mechanics working as the balance wheel spins. They makean elegant statement on the wrist. Watch aficionados and laymen alike when theysee a high quality skeletonized watch recognize its beauty. It is fitted on a new Handmade of THE WANDOLEC ART STUDIO 24mm brownalligator style genuine leather strap with gold steel buckle that has CALATRAVACROSS and is signed PATEK, PHILIPPE & Co – GENEVA and has a great vintage look to it. Diameter (with crown): 56.50mmDiameter (without crown): 51.00 mmWatch crystal diameter: 39.00 mmThickness: 15.00mm
This rare watch windsand set smoothly while keeping very good, accurate time. Supplied with Certificate of Identity and Guaranteeof Origin, but without box. Because of the vintagenature of the watch I cannot guarantee its absolute time keeping accuracy evenif they are in good running condition and in some rare occasions may requireadditional adjustment.Always an EXTRA FINE watches at a no Reserve Price!!!If you like rare, antique, unique and collectible vintage wristwatches or pocket watches (or just enjoy learning about all the different watch makers and models) I suggest you bookmark this page or add me to your "Favorite Sellers" list. I always have beautiful pristine timepieces for sale ending Monday. Now on eBay for 10 Years! Recommendations for the owner of vintage watches: - All Antique watches are mechanical. Many repairs will not be cheap, as most likely they will require replacement of non-standard parts (unlike most late model watches).
- Antique watches should not be beaten or dropped - because repairs may be expensive.
- Antique watches are generally NOT waterproof. This is because waterproofing was not in general production until the middle of the 20th century for most watches. Therefore you should protect your antique watch from exposure to moisture.
- If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust.
- If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc.
- Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. If you can avoid it do not wind the watch hard.
- When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only. Counter-clockwise adjustments may damage the movement.
- If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours).
- Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism.
- Every 2-3 years it is necessary to service and oil vintage watches.
- If the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down.
- To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth.
- Keep your antiques watch away from magnets. Strong magnetic fields may affect the accuracy of your watch since some vintage watches were made with iron based components in the movement.
- Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.
- Antique watches generally experience an error of up to 5-7 minutes a day. Any accuracy of +- 5 minutes is very good.
PAYMENT Payment is due within three days of auction end unless you have contacted me prior to auction end to arrange otherwise. In accordance with eBay policy, payments not received in four days will initiate an unpaid item case through the Resolution Center. I prefer PAYPAL but another methods are also accepted with prior approval. Please contact me FIRST BEFORE sending a cheque to get full address. Zero feedback and negative feedback bidders must first email me BEFORE bidding. All I need is a brief courtesy email telling me who you are and how you would intend to pay if you where successful. I reserve the right to cancel any bids on this auction. SELLING POLICIES 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of my watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch I will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 60 days from date of auction ending. My goal is to exceed my client's expectations throughout the buying experience. I and my team stand behind our products, if for any reason you'll receive your product damaged or in non-functioning condition, please contact us immediately via email BEFORE leaving your feedback, we'll gladly assist you in any way we can. Your satisfaction is important to me. To be fair to all bidders, I make it my practice never to end an auction early. I prefer not to use buy it now. I have many repeat customers who want my watches just as much as you do. Buy it now will only be considered for a relisted auction. Vintage watches are very delicate and I package to the highest degree to prevent damage. To clarify all my items are Vintage or Antique and as such should Not be expected to be like a New or Quartz watch in any way whatsoever! Please bear in mind that you are buying a used watch and it will require service at some point in time. If you have any questions after reading the description or viewing the pictures please email me PRIOR to bidding. The watch in pictures is the actual watch that You will receive.I want you to feel safe and satisfied with the purchase of your item on eBay. After receiving the returned item, I will make a full refund for your original payment. SHIPPING SHIPPING - WORLDWIDE! International shipments will sent via Economy Shipping with tracking number (10 to 23 business days, depending on the buyer's location) - FREE. UPS Worldwide Express Saver Shipping (3 to 6 business days) - approx. $60.00 (depending on the buyer's location).
For Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Singapore and Taiwan we are recommended for shipment only via UPS Worldwide Express Saver Shipping. For these countries if you choose the Economy FREE Shipping, the time of delivery can be prolonged to 20-30 business days. Items will be shipped to confirmed address on eBay. Please check with eBay if your address is confirmed. We pack all items well but some antique watches are just not made to travel at today's speed and may need set up and possibly adjustment after shipping and because of that I'm sorry but can not guarantee function or accuracy after shipping. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State residents (and those with shipping addresses in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State) add 6% sales tax Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Prior to bidding, check your country's customs regulations to determine any additional costs. For all shipments the value of the item will be declared lower than the auction price for custom duties. Also I will mark item as "gift". The taxes should be minimal. Dear Bidders, we kindly ask you:Please, bid if you are fully commited to purchase this item!I and my team honor eBay Contracts and expect the same from my clients! THANK YOU FOR LOOKING! Add a map to your own listings. FREE Trial!
