Pocket Watch: Gents Elco Automatic Wrist Watch c.1960

The watch has a 25 jewel automatic movement which is working nicely. The watch measures 35mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is stainless steel with a plated bezel. The front and sides are in good condition with just general light surface marks. The screw-on case back has some scratches where the back has been removed in the past. The lens is in lovely condition. The signed dial is in lovely original condition with original hands, centre seconds hand and date display. The watch has an early form of quickset date where the hands are moved repeatedly backward and forwards between 12 midnight and 8.30pm until the desired date is reached. A new leather strap has been fitted. The watch comes in its Elco presentation box. All Prices Include UK Postage. Please contact us for international shipping prices (Ddu, details in delivery information section below). All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch. We are a Vat registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.