Gents 1950s Garrard Wrist Watch

Gents 1950s Garrard wrist watch.

The watch has a Swiss 17-jewel hand-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is signed 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 watch measures 33mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is stainless steel, there are a few surface marks but nothing too detrimental. The screw-on case back has a 1958 presentation inscripion from ICI. There are a couple of short scratches to the case back.

The lens is in good condition.

The signed dial is in its original finish and it is in good condition.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch will be sent in a new presentation box.

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