27th Feb, 2018 11:30

Watches

 
  Lot 772
 

TWO LADY'S NINE CARAT GOLD MANUAL WIND WRIST WATCHES comprising a Record example with rounded square dial with applied gold coloured Arabic numerals and wedge hour markers, 16mm case, on a nine carat gold bracelet strap, 17g gross, lacking box and papers and an early twentieth century example with round white dial, Arabic numerals in black, 12 in red, outer seconds track in gold, 34mm case, on a rolled gold strap, lacking box

 

The condition of watches offered at auction varies widely due to factors including age, possible restoration, repair and general wear and tear. Condition reports relate to watches’ condition at the time of inspection by McTear’s specialists, McTear’s cannot guarantee watches to function beyond that point. Watches are not tested in house for accuracy, duration or water tightness. Buyers should assume that all watches purchased will require regular servicing to be useable and reliable. If McTear’s have been unable to open a watch case safely, the completeness and functionality of the movement within cannot be commented on or guaranteed. McTear’s cannot offer any form of guarantee that movements and/or all component parts are original to any watch.

 

Sold for £75
Estimated at £80 - £120


Condition Report
The condition of watches offered at auction varies widely due to factors including age, possible restoration, repair and general wear and tear. Condition reports relate to watches' condition at the time of inspection by McTear's specialists, McTear's cannot guarantee watches to function beyond that point. Watches are not tested in house for accuracy, duration or water tightness. Buyers should assume that all watches purchased will require regular servicing to be useable and reliable.

Unmarked example:
Not in working condition at the present time.
In heavily worn condition.
Scratches to case.
Caseback is dented in multiple places..
Acrylic is very heavily scratched and pitted.
Dirt on the underside of the acrylic and on the dial.
Dial is also scratched.
Crown is misaligned and does not engage with the movement properly. Hands do not set properly.
Crunches when hands are trying to be set.

Record example:
In working condition at the present time - currently ticking.
In worn condition with scratches all over.
Acrylic heavily scratched.
Hands and markers discoloured.
Small marks on the dial.
Two bracelet links are stretched.
Bracelet is dented in some places.

 
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