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Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape Watch with Original Dial 1940's

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FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shape / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Patinated with Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This watch by the house of Helbros has a really richly patinated dial. It looks great in person, I do not the photograph does it justice though. Done as a classic Tortue, based on a design by Louis Cartier, it runs well and keeps dependable time.
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize 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: 27061stDibs: LU422315966402
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