Helvetia: A gentleman's 9ct gold wristwatch

Helvetia: A gentleman's 9ct gold wristwatch
Date: Circa 1959
Movement: 17 jewel manual wind
Dial: Sunburst silver, applied baton hour markers, centre seconds, polished gilt sword hands
Case: Polished round form, snap-on back, pull-out crown
Strap/Bracelet: Associated expanding mesh bracelet
Size: 33mm
Weight: 43g gross
Accompaniments: Helvetia box

Condition Report

• Case and back: Micro abrasions and some tiny dints - not disfiguring.


• Crystal: Fairly heavy scratching, recently polished but still visible without magnification.


• Dial: A few very minor spots.


• Hands: Very slightly tarnished.


• Strap: Some signs of wear but very serviceable.


• Movement: Winds, sets and runs.


• Accompaniments: Box has a little surface wear and discolouring.  Decal very rubbed.  Minor staining inside.

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