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Forsythe Steel Chronograph with Original Unrestored Dial circa 1940's
$1,800
£1,366.78
€1,563.02
CA$2,514.86
A$2,797.07
CHF 1,460.55
MX$34,037.42
NOK 18,653.39
SEK 17,493.59
DKK 11,665.40
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FACTORY / HOUSE: Forsythe Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 50's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 34mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 17mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Forsythe was a private label house working in Switzerland from the 1940's through the 60's. They produced watches for the neighborhood jewelers in America offering high quality watches to family owned houses all across the country. This piece is all original and runs well and can be counted on to get you there on time.
- Creator:Forsythe
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- Date of Manufacture:1950's
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. 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: 13391stDibs: LU422314859492

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