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Harwood 9ct Solid Gold Rare Earliest Example of the First Automatic Watch 1920

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FACTORY / HOUSE: Harwood Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 9ct Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1929 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automatic Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Engraved Background with Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 17mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique watch is the first watch to ever receive a patent from the Swiss Patent office for an automatic watch. The patent, issued in 1924 was to John Harwood for his automatic watch. This is a rare example being in rose gold and having the engraved dial. We seldom see this rare watch. Another unusual feature of this unique watch was the setting mechanism. Without the crown to wind the watch, the setting was done through the bezel by turning and engaging the setting system. Remarkably, this nearly 100 year old watch can still be worn and counted on to get you there on time.
  • Creator:
    Harwood
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1929
  • 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: 21641stDibs: LU422318189002

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