23rd Feb, 2020 15:00

The Watches Auction

 
  Lot 809
 

GENTLEMAN'S MILITARY ISSUE WATCH

GENTLEMAN'S MILITARY ISSUE STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND WRIST WATCH,
the round black dial with Arabic numerals in white, 12 and 6 in brown, sunken subsidiary dials at 3 and 6, outer seconds track in white, lume filled pencil hands, centre seconds hand, 38mm case with broadarrow and 0552/924-3306, 1378/72 to the caseback, on a modern generic fabric strap, lacking box and papers

 

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 £1,000
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


Condition Report

We have been unable to open this caseback in house to view the movement
Very good overall
General wear all over, small scratches and nicks consistent with use, heavier scratches in places
Scratches to crystal
Hands discoloured
Winds and ticks at present
Hands can be set
Start/stop and flyback push buttons both working but hard to press in, fairly spongey

 
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