Watches 09/10/2014

Lot 71

SMITHS - a gentleman's wrist watch.

This lot comes with a box.

Description

Condition Report

SMITHS - a gentleman's wrist watch. Hallmarked London 1963. Unsigned manual wind movement. Champagne dial with Arabic numeral hour markers. 9ct gold case with presentation engraving to the case back, fitted to a brown leather strap with base metal pin buckle. 30mm. Box.

Important Notices for Purchasers

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Purchasing information

Manual wind movement is currently functioning however winding action is stiff and may need attention.
Movement has marks and tarnishing.
Dial has noticeable discolouration and marks.
Hands show marks and tarnishing when viewed under an eye glass.
Glass has a significant crack. Glass also has marks and scratches.
Case has scratches, marks and visible tarnishing.
Crown has significant loss and wear to the plating. Crown has visible tarnishing.
Case back has a presentation engraving.
Strap shows noticeable wear, creasing , marks and discolouration. Metal keepers to the top segment of the bracelet show visible wear an tarnishing.
Buckle has extensive wear to the plating as well as marks. scratches and visible tarnishing.
Lot to include box.
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.
Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Conrad Cunningham on 0121 212 5506 or at conrad@fellows.co.uk