Vintage Mens Wrist Watch IWC Schaffhausen Gold Mechanical Men ' S 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. 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 IWC movement is 100% ORIGINAL from 1895and has been in addition updated and engraved by our craftsman later.The movement is running superbly and keeping goodtime, recently serviced. DIAL:NEW steel dial (non IWC) was made in 2020. CASE:NEW gold plated 23Kcase that provides with glass cover of back lid (non IWC) was made of THE WANDOLEC ART STUDIO in 2020. WATCH CRYSTAL:The gently domed MINERAL GLASSES (front & back)are in excellent condition. Supplied with Certificate of Seller's Warranty and instructionsfor care and use of this watch. SHIPPING: Worldwide!UPS Worldwide Express Saver Shipping (3 to 6business days) – approx $60.00 (please contact with me before your payment).PAYMENT: Iprefer PayPal within 3 days of auction end but other methods are also acceptedwith 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. IWC
International Watch Companymovement1895 UNIQUE AND RARE EXAMPLE OF TIMEPIECEWITH
VERY BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVEDMOVEMENT 1895
VERY BEAUTIFULMECHANICAL WORK If you have been collecting watches for a while I think you’re going toappreciate this beautiful amazing large engraved dress a NOBLEDESIGN WATCH that decoratedwith the HIGHEST QUALITYGOLD ENGRAVING and WHITE & LILAC STONES. It was made by the WANDOLEC ART STUDIO based on movement from InternationalWatch Company (IWC) in Switzerland.A Few Facts About IWC's History: 1868: How it all startedn 1868, an American by the name of FlorentineAriosto Jones made thebrave decision to found a watch factory in Switzerland from where he planned tosupply the USA with movements. Switzerlandwas a low-wage country back then and had a ready supply of skilled labour forthe watchmaking industry (mainly manual work carried out by people working fromtheir homes). In French-speaking Switzerland Jones met with fierceresistance because, people feared for their jobs and the work they did at home.In 1850 the town of Schaffhausenwas in grave danger of missing the bus to the Industrial Age. It was at thisstage that watch manufacturer and industrialist Johann Heinrich Moser stepped in and did the region a huge service. As a pioneer of"white coal", he built Schaffhausen's first hydroelectric plant andlaid the cornerstone for future industrialization. He probably met F.A. Jonesin Le Locle and showed a great interest in his plans. And so it was that thefoundations were laid for the first and only watch manufacturers innorth-eastern Switzerland: the INTERNATIONALWATCH CO. in Schaffhausen.1869: The eventful early years"With the object of combining all the excellenceof the American system of mechanism with the more skilful hand labor of theSwiss, we have established our Watch Factory at Schaffusen, Switzerland."
F.A. Jones rented the first factory premises in an industrial building owned by J.H. Moser in Rheinstrasse. Very soon he had to rent furtherrooms in the "Oberhaus", one of the oldest buildings in Schaffhausen.By 1874 plans were already being made for a new factory. A site was purchasedfrom Moser's hydroelectric company directly adjacent to the banksof the Rhine, the "Baumgarten", as it was called. Schaffhausenarchitect G. Meyer won the order to design and build the factory and about ayear later, in spring 1875, the construction work was completed. At that point196 people were working in the 45-meter-long factory, which could accommodateup to 300 workplaces.The IWC story goes on.1880: Beginning of the Rauschenbach eraJohann Rauschenbach-Vogel, Chief Executive Officer anda machine manufacturer from Schaffhausen, took over the INTERNATIONALEUHRENFABRIK on 17 February 1880. This change marked the beginning of the storyof INTERNATIONAL WATCH CO., which would last almost one hundred years and fourgenerations, a family-owned company that would be known under various names.Only a year after the sale, Johannes Rauschenbachdied. His son, Johannes Rauschenbach-Schenk, was 25 years old when he took overthe UHRENFABRIK VON J. RAUSCHENBACH and ran it successfully until his own deathon 2 March 1905.Another significant role on the way to the company'slasting success was played by Urs Haenggi from Nunningen in the canton ofSolothurn. He had got to know the watch business in French-speaking Switzerland and France; in 1883 he joined IWC andstayed with the company for 52 years. He got factory operations up and runningsmoothly and acquired new customers. He was also responsible for warding offthe danger of the factory passing into other hands "in the interest of thenoble Rauschenbach family".Technician Johann Vogel from Wangen on the Aare in Solothurn likewise played an important role astechnical director. He designed and developed IWC calibres until 1919.1905: E.J.HombergerAfter the death of J. Rauschenbach-Schenk in 1905, hiswife, two daughters and their husbands, Ernst Jakob Homberger (director of G.Fischer AG in Schaffhausen) and Dr. Carl Gustav Jung (psychologist andpsychiatrist), took over the watch factory as an open trading company by thename of the UHRENFABRIK VON J. RAUSCHENBACH'S ERBEN. E.J. Homberger was theonly authorized signatory, Haenggi and Vogel were directors.Following the death of his father-in-law, Ernst JakobHomberger had a considerable influence on the Schaffhausen watchmakingcompany's affairs and guided it through one of the most turbulent epochs in Europe's history. Just before the world economic crisis, he took over as sole proprietor and renamed the company UHRENFABRIK VON ERNSTHOMBERGER-RAUSCHENBACH, formerly INTERNATIONAL WATCH CO. His contribution washonoured in 1952, when he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of St. Gallen. He died in 1955, aged 85years.During the period just before and after the FirstWorld War, E.J. Homberger devoted himself to devising and setting up socialinstitutions. He extended the living quarters for factory employees andestablished a fund for widows and orphans. In 1929, the name of the fund waschanged to the J.Rauschenbach Foundation and in 1949 he founded the WatchCompany Welfare Foundation. 1944: The mistaken bombing of IWCOn 1 April 1 1944, as a result of a fatal error, Schaffhausen was bombed by the American airforce. The watch factory was hit bya bomb which, fortunately, failed to detonate after crashing through therafters. The flames from incendiaries exploding nearby penetrated the buildingthrough the broken windows but were extinguished by the company's own firebrigade.This gorgeous, men’s watch is a veryhandsome specimen and features aninner track border with LILAC STONES, blue steel hands and a recessedsub-seconds “sweep” steel hand. The new dial has been professionallyupdated, and now is in excellent condition. The dialis decorated high quality applied goldsteel inlay with LILAC & WHITE STONES. It is aregistered design model that features a three piece GOLD PLATED – 23K case thatprovides with glass cover of back lid. This watch was converted from pocketwatch. GOLD PLATED – 23K case, new custom made, fantastic, build of THE WANDOLEC ART STUDIO speciallyfor this excellent IWC movement. The lugsare in great condition while the winding crown is in very good shape and operatesproperly. The case has MINERAL glasseson the front and back side. The caseis signed International Watch Co – SCHAFFHAUSEN on thelateral bezel and is engraved IWC on the windingcrown. The caseis decorated HIGH QUALITY ENGRAVING. This beautifulwristwatch has the Original magic GOLD-FILLEDmovement in an excellent status which was very well saved, considering age ofthis watch and has been in addition updated and engraved by the craftsman. Eachpart of the mechanism, each millimeter it is decorated by a magnificent magicornament. The bridges have in addition toextensive engraved have been gorgeously decorated with LILACSTONES as well. On the front side of the movement you cansee HIGHEST QUALITY GOLD ENGRAVING.On the back side you can see HIGHESTQUALITY ENGRAVING with LILACSTONES. The mechanism has FOURRAISED & SCREWED in GOLD JEWELSETTINGS, BI-METALLICMICROMETER REGULATOR & BLUEBREGUET BALANCE SPRING. The movement isstamped the marking the "JWC" – Florentine Ariosto JonesWatch Company. Thissignature was used from 1895 until 1905 (mechanism numbers 102, 000 to 350, 000). Also is signed the movement serialnumber #117.937. Thisserial number dates this watch to 1895 asper published production numbers. The movement has Lip.c.52 –19lig.Mod.1894 caliber. 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.Thisis a “NAIL SET” watch so you don’t pull the crown out to setthe time.Instead, you press the little button near the crown IN and then move the crownto set the hands, releasing the button once you’re finished. It’s easy, sodon’t worry about getting the hang of it! It is fitted on a new 24mm blackalligator style genuine leather strap with gold Stainless steel buckle that isvintage style and goes great with this wonderful watch. Diameter (with crown): 56.00 mmDiameter (without crown): 50.00 mmWatch crystal diameter: 41.00 mmThickness: 16.00mm This rare watch windsand set smoothly while keeping very good, accurate time.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.Supplied with Certificate of Seller'sWarranty and instructions for care and use of this watch.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! 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. 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!
International Watch Companymovement1895 UNIQUE AND RARE EXAMPLE OF TIMEPIECEWITH
VERY BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVEDMOVEMENT 1895
VERY BEAUTIFULMECHANICAL WORK If you have been collecting watches for a while I think you’re going toappreciate this beautiful amazing large engraved dress a NOBLEDESIGN WATCH that decoratedwith the HIGHEST QUALITYGOLD ENGRAVING and WHITE & LILAC STONES. It was made by the WANDOLEC ART STUDIO based on movement from InternationalWatch Company (IWC) in Switzerland.A Few Facts About IWC's History: 1868: How it all startedn 1868, an American by the name of FlorentineAriosto Jones made thebrave decision to found a watch factory in Switzerland from where he planned tosupply the USA with movements. Switzerlandwas a low-wage country back then and had a ready supply of skilled labour forthe watchmaking industry (mainly manual work carried out by people working fromtheir homes). In French-speaking Switzerland Jones met with fierceresistance because, people feared for their jobs and the work they did at home.In 1850 the town of Schaffhausenwas in grave danger of missing the bus to the Industrial Age. It was at thisstage that watch manufacturer and industrialist Johann Heinrich Moser stepped in and did the region a huge service. As a pioneer of"white coal", he built Schaffhausen's first hydroelectric plant andlaid the cornerstone for future industrialization. He probably met F.A. Jonesin Le Locle and showed a great interest in his plans. And so it was that thefoundations were laid for the first and only watch manufacturers innorth-eastern Switzerland: the INTERNATIONALWATCH CO. in Schaffhausen.1869: The eventful early years"With the object of combining all the excellenceof the American system of mechanism with the more skilful hand labor of theSwiss, we have established our Watch Factory at Schaffusen, Switzerland."
F.A. Jones rented the first factory premises in an industrial building owned by J.H. Moser in Rheinstrasse. Very soon he had to rent furtherrooms in the "Oberhaus", one of the oldest buildings in Schaffhausen.By 1874 plans were already being made for a new factory. A site was purchasedfrom Moser's hydroelectric company directly adjacent to the banksof the Rhine, the "Baumgarten", as it was called. Schaffhausenarchitect G. Meyer won the order to design and build the factory and about ayear later, in spring 1875, the construction work was completed. At that point196 people were working in the 45-meter-long factory, which could accommodateup to 300 workplaces.The IWC story goes on.1880: Beginning of the Rauschenbach eraJohann Rauschenbach-Vogel, Chief Executive Officer anda machine manufacturer from Schaffhausen, took over the INTERNATIONALEUHRENFABRIK on 17 February 1880. This change marked the beginning of the storyof INTERNATIONAL WATCH CO., which would last almost one hundred years and fourgenerations, a family-owned company that would be known under various names.Only a year after the sale, Johannes Rauschenbachdied. His son, Johannes Rauschenbach-Schenk, was 25 years old when he took overthe UHRENFABRIK VON J. RAUSCHENBACH and ran it successfully until his own deathon 2 March 1905.Another significant role on the way to the company'slasting success was played by Urs Haenggi from Nunningen in the canton ofSolothurn. He had got to know the watch business in French-speaking Switzerland and France; in 1883 he joined IWC andstayed with the company for 52 years. He got factory operations up and runningsmoothly and acquired new customers. He was also responsible for warding offthe danger of the factory passing into other hands "in the interest of thenoble Rauschenbach family".Technician Johann Vogel from Wangen on the Aare in Solothurn likewise played an important role astechnical director. He designed and developed IWC calibres until 1919.1905: E.J.HombergerAfter the death of J. Rauschenbach-Schenk in 1905, hiswife, two daughters and their husbands, Ernst Jakob Homberger (director of G.Fischer AG in Schaffhausen) and Dr. Carl Gustav Jung (psychologist andpsychiatrist), took over the watch factory as an open trading company by thename of the UHRENFABRIK VON J. RAUSCHENBACH'S ERBEN. E.J. Homberger was theonly authorized signatory, Haenggi and Vogel were directors.Following the death of his father-in-law, Ernst JakobHomberger had a considerable influence on the Schaffhausen watchmakingcompany's affairs and guided it through one of the most turbulent epochs in Europe's history. Just before the world economic crisis, he took over as sole proprietor and renamed the company UHRENFABRIK VON ERNSTHOMBERGER-RAUSCHENBACH, formerly INTERNATIONAL WATCH CO. His contribution washonoured in 1952, when he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of St. Gallen. He died in 1955, aged 85years.During the period just before and after the FirstWorld War, E.J. Homberger devoted himself to devising and setting up socialinstitutions. He extended the living quarters for factory employees andestablished a fund for widows and orphans. In 1929, the name of the fund waschanged to the J.Rauschenbach Foundation and in 1949 he founded the WatchCompany Welfare Foundation. 1944: The mistaken bombing of IWCOn 1 April 1 1944, as a result of a fatal error, Schaffhausen was bombed by the American airforce. The watch factory was hit bya bomb which, fortunately, failed to detonate after crashing through therafters. The flames from incendiaries exploding nearby penetrated the buildingthrough the broken windows but were extinguished by the company's own firebrigade.This gorgeous, men’s watch is a veryhandsome specimen and features aninner track border with LILAC STONES, blue steel hands and a recessedsub-seconds “sweep” steel hand. The new dial has been professionallyupdated, and now is in excellent condition. The dialis decorated high quality applied goldsteel inlay with LILAC & WHITE STONES. It is aregistered design model that features a three piece GOLD PLATED – 23K case thatprovides with glass cover of back lid. This watch was converted from pocketwatch. GOLD PLATED – 23K case, new custom made, fantastic, build of THE WANDOLEC ART STUDIO speciallyfor this excellent IWC movement. The lugsare in great condition while the winding crown is in very good shape and operatesproperly. The case has MINERAL glasseson the front and back side. The caseis signed International Watch Co – SCHAFFHAUSEN on thelateral bezel and is engraved IWC on the windingcrown. The caseis decorated HIGH QUALITY ENGRAVING. This beautifulwristwatch has the Original magic GOLD-FILLEDmovement in an excellent status which was very well saved, considering age ofthis watch and has been in addition updated and engraved by the craftsman. Eachpart of the mechanism, each millimeter it is decorated by a magnificent magicornament. The bridges have in addition toextensive engraved have been gorgeously decorated with LILACSTONES as well. On the front side of the movement you cansee HIGHEST QUALITY GOLD ENGRAVING.On the back side you can see HIGHESTQUALITY ENGRAVING with LILACSTONES. The mechanism has FOURRAISED & SCREWED in GOLD JEWELSETTINGS, BI-METALLICMICROMETER REGULATOR & BLUEBREGUET BALANCE SPRING. The movement isstamped the marking the "JWC" – Florentine Ariosto JonesWatch Company. Thissignature was used from 1895 until 1905 (mechanism numbers 102, 000 to 350, 000). Also is signed the movement serialnumber #117.937. Thisserial number dates this watch to 1895 asper published production numbers. The movement has Lip.c.52 –19lig.Mod.1894 caliber. 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.Thisis a “NAIL SET” watch so you don’t pull the crown out to setthe time.Instead, you press the little button near the crown IN and then move the crownto set the hands, releasing the button once you’re finished. It’s easy, sodon’t worry about getting the hang of it! It is fitted on a new 24mm blackalligator style genuine leather strap with gold Stainless steel buckle that isvintage style and goes great with this wonderful watch. Diameter (with crown): 56.00 mmDiameter (without crown): 50.00 mmWatch crystal diameter: 41.00 mmThickness: 16.00mm This rare watch windsand set smoothly while keeping very good, accurate time.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.Supplied with Certificate of Seller'sWarranty and instructions for care and use of this watch.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! 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. 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!
