Gents 1950s Ardath Wrist Watch

Gents 1950s Ardath wrist watch.

The watch has 21-jewel automatic movement which is working nicely. This is the Felsa 690, first introduced in 1942, known as the Bidynator.

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 watch measures 33mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The main body of the case is gold plated while the screw-on case back is stainless steel. There is a little marking to the case, and some wear to the back of one of the lugs.

The case back 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 lovely condition.

The dial is signed with the brand name Ardath which was registered in 1935 in Geneva by Edmond Dreyfus. They made watches with movements supplied by major Swiss manufacturers, such as the Felsa that we have in this particular watch.

The dial has a very handsome textured finish, original hands and seconds sweep with red pointer end.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

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