Watch: Gents 1950s Timor Wrist Watch

The watch has a 17-jewel Felsa 690 Bidynator automatic movement which is working nicely. Early automatic watches had been powered with bumper movements. Rolex subsequently developed a full rotor system where the rotor moved in one direction - this movement was protected by a patent. Felsa subsequently developed an automatic movement where the rotor moved in both directions and this bi-directional was duly named the Bidynator. The movement is signed with the Timor name. The watch measures 32mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is chromium plated while the screw-on case back is stainless steel. There is light marking to the plate but overall very acceptable for a 1950s piece. The case back is signed with the Timor name, it also states that the watch is waterproof but, as with any vintage watch, it should be kept away from water and moisture. The lens is in good condition (some reflection showing in the photos). The signed dial has some light marking, and some fading to the numbers in places. Original hands (the infill has been removed over the years), and red centre seconds hand with pointer end. A new leather strap has been fitted. The watch comes in a new 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.