A Gents 9 Carat Gold Garrard Wrist Watch, 1957

A gents 9 carat gold Garrard wrist watch.

The watch has a Swiss 17-jewel hand-winding movement, an AS 1203, which is working nicely.

The watch itself measures 31mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is 9 carat gold and there are hallmarks inside the case back for Birmingham 1957. The case was made in England by the watch case maker Aaron Dennison. The back of the watch has a long service presentation from Dunlop. Both the case and the lens are in good condition.

The dial is signed with the original retailer’s name of Garrard.

Garrards was founded in 1735 by George Wickes. They designed, manufactured and retailed 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 dial is in its original finish and there is some freckling although overall it has a charming appearance with original blued steel hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and an outer minute track.

A new black leather strap has been fitted.

The watch will be sent in a new presentation box.

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