Marvin “Flying Dutchman” Wrist Watch, Circa 1955

A Marvin “Flying Dutchman” wrist watch, circa 1955.

The “Flying Dutchman” was named after KLM, the Royal Dutch Airlines, chose Marvin for their official timepiece. The model was first designed and produced in 1955 and the watch and airline were cross marketed (as shown on the advert in the photo).

The watch has a calibre 560 hand-winding movement, 17 jewels, three adjustments, which is working nicely. You will see on the movement that there are two empty screw holes… these should not have screws as the movement is being held in by a retaining plate.

The watch itself measures 32.5mm wide excluding the winding crown and 32.5mm high excluding the lugs. The case is gold capped which means a thick layer of gold has been applied to the front of the case. The stainless steel case back is signed with the Marvin name. The case is in good condition, just minor marking but nothing detrimental at all. The winding crown is a later replacement.

The lens is in good condition.

The signed dial has a textured sunburst design in its original finish. There is a little darkening and marking. The dial is also signed with the name of the original retailer, A & J Smith, Aberdeen. Dauphine shaped hands, centre seconds hand and outer minute markers.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch will be sent in a new presentation box.

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