Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Men ' S Wristwatch Gold Skeleton Mens Wrist Watch 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. BRIEFMAIN INFORMATION Thisis a NOBLE DESIGN WATCH. This is theterm used for a new modern case exclusively designed at the WANDOLEC ART STUDIO. The new casehouses a valuable and historic watch movement. Please carefully read the sizesof this watch in the description. MOVEMENT:Theauthentic signed by JAEGER – LECOULTRE movement is 100% ORIGINAL and has been inaddition updated and engraved by the craftsman later.Themovement is running superbly and keeping good time, recently serviced. CASE:NEWgold plated case (non JAEGER – LECOULTRE) was made in 2017. WATCHCRYSTAL:Thegently domed MINERAL GLASSES are in excellent condition. 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: 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.
JAEGER-LECOULTRE Switzerland
UNIQUE AND RARE EXAMPLE OF TIMEPIECE
VERY BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE SKELETON WATCH CA 1930’s
VERY BEAUTIFUL MECHANICAL WORK I am happyto offer for sale this beautiful amazing large skeletonized dress a NOBLEDESIGN WATCH that dates to ca 1930’s and decoratedof the HIGHEST QUALITY URBAN ENGRAVING, thatwas made by the venerable Jaeger-LeCoultre WatchCompany. History: Today, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is one of the most famous watches everproduced, but were you aware that the company got its start producing ebauchesfor other companies? A little known fact about Jaeger-LeCoultre is that inaddition to producing movements for its own watches, the company has alsoproduced movements for famous watch houses such as Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, and IWC. As a matter of fact, in the early part ofthe 20th Century, Jaeger-LeCoultre even supplied ebauches to the great firm of Patek Philippe. Then as now, Jaeger-LeCoultre wasconsidered one of the finest watchmakers in Switzerland. The year was 1833 whenthirty-year-old Antoine LeCoultre, son of Vallee de Joux watchmaker JacquesLeCoultre, opened a small factory in the town of Le Sentier. Amazingly enough, the currentJaeger-LeCoultre factory is only a few feet away from the site of the originalfactory. In any event, LeCoultre soon proved himself to be a gifted watchmaker, but an even more brilliant inventor. In 1844, LeCoultre revolutionized thewatch industry with the invention of the millionometer, an instrument withwhich measurements of up to one thousandths of a millimeter could be madeaccurately. As a result, precisely finished components could be manufactured, resulting in greatly improved accuracy in timekeeping. Likewise, the metricsystem became the universal measuring standard in watchmaking, while othersystems were rendered obsolete. LeCoultre's motto --"we must base our experience on science" - was particularly true whenit came to manufacturing precision movements and tools. The artistry came laterat the hands of a master watchmaker, who assembled, decorated and regulated themovements. In short order, LeCoultre became the leading supplier of movements, parts and tools to the watchmaking industry in Switzerland. LeCoultre movements were sohighly regarded, in fact, that until 1910, the company provided Patek Philippe with most of its rawmovements. It was only in later years that PatekPhilippe built its own movements from scratch. In the meantime, othercompanies had come to rely exclusively on LeCoultre's products, from which theywould create finished watches. LeCoultre's success was so great that between1900 and 1919, 40, 000 raw movements were produced. Movements sold for between100 and 400 francs each, not an inconsiderable sum of money back then. In 1925, the grandson ofthe firm's founder, David LeCoultre, merged his company with that of EdmondJaeger, the exclusive supplier of watch movements to Cartier. This is whenthe modern company known as Jaeger-LeCoultre first came into existence.Incredibly enough, up to this point, Jaeger-LeCoultre had not sold any watchesunder its own name. The merger, however, prompted further technical innovations, not the least of which was a case made from stainless steel, as well as thecreation of the smallest mechanical movement in the world, which weighed lessthan one gram. The year 1931 saw theintroduction of the Reverso, a wristwatch that could be turned 180 degreeswithin the case, thereby protecting the crystal and dial. It was a fantasticcreation and one that was enthusiastically received by the public.Unfortunately, the worldwide economic crisis and World War II conspired toprevent the Reverso from achieving its full potential. Changing fashions coupledwith the advent of waterproof watches might have forever doomed the watch toobscurity, had it not been for an Italian dealer who visited the factory in the1960's and noticed a number of unused Reverso cases sitting in a watchmakers'drawer. The Italian dealer bought the cases and fitted them with movements. Thefinished watches were an instant sell-out and the rest is history. Today, theReverso is by far Jaeger-LeCoultre's most popular model. Another interesting storyconcerns David LeCoultre's bid for Patek Philippe. In 1932, Patek Philippe wasin major financial straits and looking for a white knight. LeCoultre, whosecompany manufactured movements for Patek, wanted to acquire a majorityinterest. He came close to finalizing a deal, but the Stern brothers, whosecompany supplied the dials used in Patek Philippe watches, ultimately acquiredthe company. Although Patek Philippe has certainly prospered under the Sternfamily's management, it is nonetheless interesting to contemplate what effect aPatek Philippe/Jaeger-LeCoultre merger may have had on the Swiss watchindustry. Needless to say, thecompany has continued to thrive, introducing such innovations as the Memovox, Futurematic, Atmos Clock (which in and of itself could be the subject of anarticle) and strikingly original movements such as the world's thinnestautomatic with a thickness of just 2.35 mm, just to name a few. The thin automaticmovement in particular was an incredible success, as both Vacheron Constantinand Audemars Piguet featured it in wristwatches advertised as being the world'sslimmest self-winding timepieces. During the 1970's and early 1980's, Jaeger-LeCoultre produced a 36 jewel, self-winding calibre for Patek Philippe.Once again, both companies had come full circle. On a final note, it isworth noting that Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of the few companies in Switzerlandthat still produces its own movements, cases, dials, hands, and bracelets.Virtually every single component in a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch is hand-finished, produced in-house, and this in turn results in strict quality control. As aresult, Jaeger-LeCoultre watches are recognized as being among the very finesthand-crafted watches available and evidence of this can be seen in the factthat Jaeger-LeCoultre regularly produces such masterpieces as the ReversoTourbillon and Reverso Minute Repeater. There is also the Master Control seriesof watches, which boast 1, 000 hours of testing and assembly at the patienthands of a master watchmaker. In any event, if you arecontemplating the purchase of a Jaeger-LeCoultre wristwatch, you've made anexcellent choice. It's a highly prestigious and respected brand with a long andwonderful history.Edmond Jaeger 1850-1922: French clockmaker. Earlytwentieth century Design of watches, in particular for Cartier. Closepartnership with LeCoultre & Cie, the origins of the Jaeger-LeCoultrebrand.
1880: Establishment of Edmond Jaeger’s first watchmaking workshop in Paris.
1890: First onboardchronometers delivered to the French Navy.
1903: Association with JacquesDavid Le Coultre, grandson of Antoine, for the design of simple ultra-flat andcomplicated calibres, then wristwatches.
1915: In partnership withLeCoultre & Cie, creation of aviation controls for the allies in the firstworld war and automobile controls.
1918: For health reasons, Edmond Jaeger graduallyretired. Originating from the Manufacture LeCoultre, Paul Lebet succeeded himat the head of the Jaeger watchmaking workshops in Paris.
1937: The watches createdwithin the framework of the partnership between Jaeger and LeCoultre werehenceforth signed, Jaeger-LeCoultre.Antoine Le Coultre
1803-1881. Swiss clockmaker.
1826-27: Invented apinion-cutting machine.
1833: Foundation of the firstJaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture workshop.
1844: Invented theMillionometer (instrument to measure the micron).
1847: Invention of the swingwinder, one of the first reliable systems to wind a watch and set it withouthaving to use a key.
1870: The firstmechanically-made repetition calibres and chronograph. Invented a new windingmechanism.
1870s: Charles Antoine LeCoultre gradually retired. His three sons took over the factory with Edmond Jaeger at thestart. His grandson, Jacques-David LeCoultre, formed a partnership with theFrench watchmaker in 1903.This gorgeous, men’s watch is a very handsome specimenand features 60 minute checkeredtrack border, steel raised& applied Roman numerals, original blue steel skeleton hands with luminousfill and “sweep” original blue steel seconds hand. It is aregistered design model that features a three piece engraved GOLD PLATED CASE that provides with glass cover of back lid.This watch was converted from pocket watch. The case, new custom made, fantastic, build specially for this excellent JAEGER – LE COULTRE movement. The engravedlugs are in great condition while the Pumpkin-style winding crown is in verygood shape and operates properly. The case has MINERAL glasson the front and back side. The case is decorated HIGH QUALITYENGRAVING. This beautifulwristwatch has the Original magic GOLD-FILLED movement in an excellent status which was very wellsaved, considering age of this watch and has been in addition updated andengraved by the craftsman. Each part of the mechanism, each millimeter it isdecorated by a magnificent magic ornament. The bridgeshave in addition to extensive skeletonization have been gorgeously engraved aswell. On the front side of the movement, you cansee the HIGHEST QUALITY URBAN ENGRAVING. On back side you can see HIGHESTQUALITY ENGRAVINGmechanism that is signed JAEGER-LECOULTRE – SWISSMADE. 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 22mm brownalligator style genuine leather strap with double contrasting white stitchingand gold steel buckle that is vintage style and goes great with this wonderfulwatch. Diameter (with crown): 57.00mmDiameter (without crown): 51.00 mmWatch crystal diameter: 46.00 mmThickness: 14.00mm Thisbeautiful and fully restored men’s watch winds and sets smoothly while keepingaccurate time.Because of the vintage nature of the watchI cannot guarantee its absolute time keeping accuracy even if they are in goodrunning condition and in some rare occasions may require additional 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!
JAEGER-LECOULTRE Switzerland
UNIQUE AND RARE EXAMPLE OF TIMEPIECE
VERY BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE SKELETON WATCH CA 1930’s
VERY BEAUTIFUL MECHANICAL WORK I am happyto offer for sale this beautiful amazing large skeletonized dress a NOBLEDESIGN WATCH that dates to ca 1930’s and decoratedof the HIGHEST QUALITY URBAN ENGRAVING, thatwas made by the venerable Jaeger-LeCoultre WatchCompany. History: Today, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is one of the most famous watches everproduced, but were you aware that the company got its start producing ebauchesfor other companies? A little known fact about Jaeger-LeCoultre is that inaddition to producing movements for its own watches, the company has alsoproduced movements for famous watch houses such as Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, and IWC. As a matter of fact, in the early part ofthe 20th Century, Jaeger-LeCoultre even supplied ebauches to the great firm of Patek Philippe. Then as now, Jaeger-LeCoultre wasconsidered one of the finest watchmakers in Switzerland. The year was 1833 whenthirty-year-old Antoine LeCoultre, son of Vallee de Joux watchmaker JacquesLeCoultre, opened a small factory in the town of Le Sentier. Amazingly enough, the currentJaeger-LeCoultre factory is only a few feet away from the site of the originalfactory. In any event, LeCoultre soon proved himself to be a gifted watchmaker, but an even more brilliant inventor. In 1844, LeCoultre revolutionized thewatch industry with the invention of the millionometer, an instrument withwhich measurements of up to one thousandths of a millimeter could be madeaccurately. As a result, precisely finished components could be manufactured, resulting in greatly improved accuracy in timekeeping. Likewise, the metricsystem became the universal measuring standard in watchmaking, while othersystems were rendered obsolete. LeCoultre's motto --"we must base our experience on science" - was particularly true whenit came to manufacturing precision movements and tools. The artistry came laterat the hands of a master watchmaker, who assembled, decorated and regulated themovements. In short order, LeCoultre became the leading supplier of movements, parts and tools to the watchmaking industry in Switzerland. LeCoultre movements were sohighly regarded, in fact, that until 1910, the company provided Patek Philippe with most of its rawmovements. It was only in later years that PatekPhilippe built its own movements from scratch. In the meantime, othercompanies had come to rely exclusively on LeCoultre's products, from which theywould create finished watches. LeCoultre's success was so great that between1900 and 1919, 40, 000 raw movements were produced. Movements sold for between100 and 400 francs each, not an inconsiderable sum of money back then. In 1925, the grandson ofthe firm's founder, David LeCoultre, merged his company with that of EdmondJaeger, the exclusive supplier of watch movements to Cartier. This is whenthe modern company known as Jaeger-LeCoultre first came into existence.Incredibly enough, up to this point, Jaeger-LeCoultre had not sold any watchesunder its own name. The merger, however, prompted further technical innovations, not the least of which was a case made from stainless steel, as well as thecreation of the smallest mechanical movement in the world, which weighed lessthan one gram. The year 1931 saw theintroduction of the Reverso, a wristwatch that could be turned 180 degreeswithin the case, thereby protecting the crystal and dial. It was a fantasticcreation and one that was enthusiastically received by the public.Unfortunately, the worldwide economic crisis and World War II conspired toprevent the Reverso from achieving its full potential. Changing fashions coupledwith the advent of waterproof watches might have forever doomed the watch toobscurity, had it not been for an Italian dealer who visited the factory in the1960's and noticed a number of unused Reverso cases sitting in a watchmakers'drawer. The Italian dealer bought the cases and fitted them with movements. Thefinished watches were an instant sell-out and the rest is history. Today, theReverso is by far Jaeger-LeCoultre's most popular model. Another interesting storyconcerns David LeCoultre's bid for Patek Philippe. In 1932, Patek Philippe wasin major financial straits and looking for a white knight. LeCoultre, whosecompany manufactured movements for Patek, wanted to acquire a majorityinterest. He came close to finalizing a deal, but the Stern brothers, whosecompany supplied the dials used in Patek Philippe watches, ultimately acquiredthe company. Although Patek Philippe has certainly prospered under the Sternfamily's management, it is nonetheless interesting to contemplate what effect aPatek Philippe/Jaeger-LeCoultre merger may have had on the Swiss watchindustry. Needless to say, thecompany has continued to thrive, introducing such innovations as the Memovox, Futurematic, Atmos Clock (which in and of itself could be the subject of anarticle) and strikingly original movements such as the world's thinnestautomatic with a thickness of just 2.35 mm, just to name a few. The thin automaticmovement in particular was an incredible success, as both Vacheron Constantinand Audemars Piguet featured it in wristwatches advertised as being the world'sslimmest self-winding timepieces. During the 1970's and early 1980's, Jaeger-LeCoultre produced a 36 jewel, self-winding calibre for Patek Philippe.Once again, both companies had come full circle. On a final note, it isworth noting that Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of the few companies in Switzerlandthat still produces its own movements, cases, dials, hands, and bracelets.Virtually every single component in a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch is hand-finished, produced in-house, and this in turn results in strict quality control. As aresult, Jaeger-LeCoultre watches are recognized as being among the very finesthand-crafted watches available and evidence of this can be seen in the factthat Jaeger-LeCoultre regularly produces such masterpieces as the ReversoTourbillon and Reverso Minute Repeater. There is also the Master Control seriesof watches, which boast 1, 000 hours of testing and assembly at the patienthands of a master watchmaker. In any event, if you arecontemplating the purchase of a Jaeger-LeCoultre wristwatch, you've made anexcellent choice. It's a highly prestigious and respected brand with a long andwonderful history.Edmond Jaeger 1850-1922: French clockmaker. Earlytwentieth century Design of watches, in particular for Cartier. Closepartnership with LeCoultre & Cie, the origins of the Jaeger-LeCoultrebrand.
1880: Establishment of Edmond Jaeger’s first watchmaking workshop in Paris.
1890: First onboardchronometers delivered to the French Navy.
1903: Association with JacquesDavid Le Coultre, grandson of Antoine, for the design of simple ultra-flat andcomplicated calibres, then wristwatches.
1915: In partnership withLeCoultre & Cie, creation of aviation controls for the allies in the firstworld war and automobile controls.
1918: For health reasons, Edmond Jaeger graduallyretired. Originating from the Manufacture LeCoultre, Paul Lebet succeeded himat the head of the Jaeger watchmaking workshops in Paris.
1937: The watches createdwithin the framework of the partnership between Jaeger and LeCoultre werehenceforth signed, Jaeger-LeCoultre.Antoine Le Coultre
1803-1881. Swiss clockmaker.
1826-27: Invented apinion-cutting machine.
1833: Foundation of the firstJaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture workshop.
1844: Invented theMillionometer (instrument to measure the micron).
1847: Invention of the swingwinder, one of the first reliable systems to wind a watch and set it withouthaving to use a key.
1870: The firstmechanically-made repetition calibres and chronograph. Invented a new windingmechanism.
1870s: Charles Antoine LeCoultre gradually retired. His three sons took over the factory with Edmond Jaeger at thestart. His grandson, Jacques-David LeCoultre, formed a partnership with theFrench watchmaker in 1903.This gorgeous, men’s watch is a very handsome specimenand features 60 minute checkeredtrack border, steel raised& applied Roman numerals, original blue steel skeleton hands with luminousfill and “sweep” original blue steel seconds hand. It is aregistered design model that features a three piece engraved GOLD PLATED CASE that provides with glass cover of back lid.This watch was converted from pocket watch. The case, new custom made, fantastic, build specially for this excellent JAEGER – LE COULTRE movement. The engravedlugs are in great condition while the Pumpkin-style winding crown is in verygood shape and operates properly. The case has MINERAL glasson the front and back side. The case is decorated HIGH QUALITYENGRAVING. This beautifulwristwatch has the Original magic GOLD-FILLED movement in an excellent status which was very wellsaved, considering age of this watch and has been in addition updated andengraved by the craftsman. Each part of the mechanism, each millimeter it isdecorated by a magnificent magic ornament. The bridgeshave in addition to extensive skeletonization have been gorgeously engraved aswell. On the front side of the movement, you cansee the HIGHEST QUALITY URBAN ENGRAVING. On back side you can see HIGHESTQUALITY ENGRAVINGmechanism that is signed JAEGER-LECOULTRE – SWISSMADE. 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 22mm brownalligator style genuine leather strap with double contrasting white stitchingand gold steel buckle that is vintage style and goes great with this wonderfulwatch. Diameter (with crown): 57.00mmDiameter (without crown): 51.00 mmWatch crystal diameter: 46.00 mmThickness: 14.00mm Thisbeautiful and fully restored men’s watch winds and sets smoothly while keepingaccurate time.Because of the vintage nature of the watchI cannot guarantee its absolute time keeping accuracy even if they are in goodrunning condition and in some rare occasions may require additional 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!
