The watch has an automatic movement which is working nicely. The rotor on the movement is signed Surena so it could be just the rotor has been replaced at some stage, or the whole movement.
The watch measures 31mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is gold plated and it is in very nice condition.
The lens is in good condition.
The dial is signed Mellrose, a brand name registered by Montres Kurt Dubach of Geneva. The dial is in lovely original condition with original hands and centre seconds.
A new leather strap has been fitted.
The watch comes in a new presentation box.
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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.
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declaration
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has clarified that the Watch : Gents 1950s Mellrose Automatic Wrist Watch (LA528332) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1950s