SUMMARY: A stunning Garrard 25 Jewel Auto ICI Imperial Chemical Industries Wrist Watch from 197 with ICI presentation inscription for long service of 20 years and date facility
The watch recently serviced and overhauled by my watch maker, keeps reasonable time for a 120 year old watch, and watch comes with a two year mechanical warranty.
THE DIAL: 100% mint, satin silver dial with with gold/ black baton markers and in bright condition, signed Garrard, 25 Automatic. The dial with silver hands. The diameter is 30 mm . The crystal is also in excellent condition and retained securely.
THE MOVEMENT: 100% mint, with a gilded plate and a regulator, and blued screws. A cut two arm bimetallic balance, with Breguet hairspring and lever escapement. The movement overall of very good quality, with a cut-away plate .The movement a 25 jewelled automatic calibre.
THE CASE: 98% mint, the stainless steelcase measures an impressive 33 mm width and 40 mm to ends of lugs. The rear covers closes nice and tightly. The watch case with inscription
The watch comes with a new presentation box to store the watch when not in use.
The watch with engraved inscription as follows
Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd
Presented to
B. Walker
For
20 years service
1977
This is a high quality watch, a work of art in its own right in crisp condition and of jewel like quality. The pictures show minor reflections and various dark marks, these are an artefact from the lighting and are not present in the watch case. This is a very fine period watch in simply stunning condition, which is a very rare collectable item or a possible investment for the future or of course a fine gift for a birthday, anniversary, wedding etc.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Please note, the magnified electronic images show detail much greater than would be visible with the naked eye. Any dark areas or marks on highly polished surfaces are almost certainly reflections from the camera or lighting equipment. If there are any marks or dents of any note, these will be mentioned in the description. All of our watches have been fully cleaned and serviced by a professional watch-maker unless not stated on the auction and the time-keeping carefully checked. We are happy to give a 24 month warranty on this work, which is thoroughly checked, and all watches are also given a 24 hour check prior to being shipped. We are here to help and ensure that our good eBay reputation is enhanced and this boutiques eBay shop becomes one of your favourite places to purchase watches.
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