3rd Jul, 2018 12:00
Watches
GENTLEMAN'S BENTIMA STAR GOLD PLATED AUTOMATIC WRIST WATCH 1970s, the round champagne dial with applied baton and Arabic numerals, date aperture at 3, 38mm tonneau case with 200298 to the caseback, on a later expanding bracelet strap, lacking box and papers; along with a gentleman's Precimax automatic stainless steel wrist watch, the round silver coloured dial with applied block hour markers, day and date apertures at 3, on a stainless steel mesh bracelet strap, with Precimax strap, lacking box and papers (2)
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 £40
Estimated at £30 - £60
Condition Report
PRECIMAX:
In working condition at the present time.
In worn condition with general signs of wear to it.
Glass has one large scratch between the one and two hour markers.
Dial corroded to one edge. Also nicked around the circumference.
Crown intact; hands, day and date changing as they should.
All hands and markers intact.
Bracelet in good condition; no breakages.
Clasp scratched; in working order.
BENTIMA:
In working condition at the present time.
In heavily worn condition.
Case scratched and dented.
Multiple scratches and cracks to the acrylic.
Dial spotted and discoloured.
Writing partially missing.
Paint on the markers is missing.
A lot of painted markers have rubbed off.
Crown intact; hands changing.
All hands intact.
Plating on the strap has worn off; heavily scratched.
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