A gents 1950s wrist watch, originally retailed by Garrards, all in beautiful condition.
The watch has a Swiss A Schild movement, calibre 1430 with 17 jewels, which is working nicely. A Schild was one of the top three ébauche manufacturers, supplying the Swiss watch industry with ébauches (bare movements) for finishing and casing. This particular movement is signed Garrard and it is protected by an inner cover.
Garrards was founded in 1735 by George Wickes. They design, manufacture and retail luxury jewellery, silver and watches. The company is still trading today and as well has having their headquarters in Mayfair, London, they also have a presence in Harrods, London, Geneva, Lebanon, Qatar, Dubai, Moscow and Hong Kong. Garrard was the Crown Jeweller of the United Kingdom, charged with the upkeep of the British Crown Jewels from 1843 to 2007.
The watch measures 32mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is stainless steel and it is in lovely condition. The back has a later engraving dated 1964 … we often see 1950s watches with later inscriptions from ICI which suggests they bought watches in bulk for presentation purposes and held them in stock for a considerable time.
The lens is in good condition.
The signed dial is in gorgeous condition with original hands and red centre seconds sweep, and an outer minute track.
A new leather strap has been fitted.
The watch comes with its original Garrard presentation box.
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Antique Number: SA384585
Dateline of this antique is 1950
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