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Birks, 18 Karat Hand Engraved Pocket Watch Circa 1887
About the Item
FACTORY / HOUSE: Birks Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Reference 6 Size
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt.
CIRCA / YEAR: 1887
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel Dial / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Gold Filled Pocket Watch Chain
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This high grade pocket watch was produced for legendary house of Birks. The watch is supplied with a period chain and since it has not been serviced in many years the price includes a service as well.
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880's
- Condition:It is worth noting that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
- Seller Location:Long Beach, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 2991stDibs: LU422314057062
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