Seikosha Laurel Pocket Watch (Antique)
Even if you think to yourself, “But the item I want is only available in Japan.”. (The second hand completes one rotation in 45 seconds.).
Even if you think to yourself, “But the item I want is only available in Japan.”. (The second hand completes one rotation in 45 seconds.).
THIS WATCH NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. Band is not marked. Case, Crystal & Crown: Case is white gold colored and is marked Liberty Rolled gold plate. The watch case is engraved on the front and sides of the case.
The watch winds and sets properly. Crystal is original and scratch free. Band: Band is an art deco style sapphire filigree. clasp open and 7 1/4” closed. Band is marked 1/10 12K GF Lustern. I have not has them inspected by a jeweler.
Asia, Middle East. Even if you think to yourself, “But the item I want is only available in Japan.”.
Stamped: Caliber “103M” / Serial “47865”. dating back to the late 1920s / early 1930s Art Deco era. This watch is being sold. The watch is currently UNTESTED and unserviced. It may require a full overhaul.
Watch runs strongly in dial up and dial down positions. Blue hands in good condition for age though do show light evidence of corrosion. Porcelain dial in good condition with red 12 marker; hairline cracks present between 4′ and 5′ markers.
Case back interior hallmarks appear to indicate G.S., 0.925 silver, Birmingham England importation, 1918. Watch runs strongly and winds and sets smoothly. This antique watch is nearly 110 years old.
Dial: wear to the dial edges (covered by jewels when case is shut). Moderate wear to the rest of the dial. Case: faint denting to the case exterior back. There are several sets of hand-inscribed jeweler service markings in the case interior.
1920s Swiss Ladies Art Deco Wristwatch – Running – Clean Crystal. The crystal is clear with no cracks, and the dial is fully readable with all numbers intact. The watch is currently running, though accuracy has not been tested.