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Art Deco Black Dial Gents Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced, 1930

About the Item

Never worn this timepiece has been kept in a drawer for several dozen years, these watches were found in a factory in Berlin buried away and only brought to light 80 odd years later, in fact not until April of this year! The factory we are told closed down in 1936. In Sept 2019 this watch had a thorough service, fully stripped, cleaned, oiled and timed. For the discerning buyers out there who wish for a sound investment and a less than generic looking watch, who aspire for something not only classy but very distinctively Art Deco then this maybe the timepiece for you! A perfect condition Art Deco Gents wrist watch which is 'old new stock', dating to the 1930's but has never been sold, marketed or worn. Chrome-plated steel, Military tank style watch, never worn, slightest superficial storage marks, mint condition for the age, 33.5 x 25. 5 mm without lugs . Original, black dial with Arabic numerals, finely painted green hands. The glass crystal is unscratched. A new Black leather strap has been added. The watch is perfect both for everyday wear and for adding to the collections. Lovely watch any gentleman would love to wear. The case back is free of any engravings, shows no wear-through to the plating. All of our watches are sent out in complimentary presentation boxes, ideal for gifting and to store for personal collections.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    26 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.19 in (30 mm)Width: 1.19 in (30 mm)Length: 9.45 in (240 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1935
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Please remember these watches aren't water proof and do not match modern quartz movements for time keeping. Allow industry standard of vintage watches +/- 60 /120 seconds.
  • Seller Location:
    Westward ho, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU136317651021

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