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For sale is a 1940s Swiss sub-second dress watch - 32-33mm classic round case in 14K gold with new NATO strap.
Silver dial with speckled patina, gold Arabic numerals, sub-seconds at 6 o'clock, railroad minute track. Very elegant vintage look on wrist.
Full Technical Details:
• Movement: Swiss manual wind Cal. 88 / 89 family, running well, keeps time
• Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6
• Case: 14K solid gold case - BELIEVED TO BE AFTERMARKET / custom gold case (not factory original) - double marked 14K and tested
• Size: Approx. 32-33mm without crown
• Crystal: Plexi - good condition
• Dial: Original Swiss signed dial "International Watch Co Schaffhausen" with natural age patina / speckling - untouched vintage character
• Hands: Gold leaf / spade style - original
• Strap: Brand new NATO strap - grey woven, unworn
Condition & Transparency - PLEASE READ - Fully Honest:
• Case is believed to be aftermarket 14K gold case - NOT factory original - priced as gold value + vintage watch
• Aftermarket new NATO strap
• Dial has age spots / patina consistent with 70+ year old watch - untouched, not refinished
• No box, no papers - watch only
• Sold as-is, as pictured - service history unknown, not water tested
