SUMMARY:
AWW1 Record Syren 17 Jewel Military Borgel RailRoad Hi-Grade Silverode chrome Pocket Watch ca. 1918
The watch recently serviced and overhauled by my watch maker, keeps reasonable time for a 106 year old watch, and the watch comes with a two year mechanical warranty and instructions.
Record and Revue watches used the brand name Syren to export watch movements from Switzerland to increas market share, but using a different brand name,
THE DIAL: 100% mint, the enamel dial with with original lumised Arabic numerals and in bright condition with no hairlines or chips. The dial with lumised cathdral military hand hands. The diameter is 43 mm . The crystal is also in excellent condition and retained securely.
THE MOVEMENT: 100% mint, with a 1/4 plate and a hi-grade cam regulator, and silvered 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 and 17 jewels . The watch ticking away on my desk as I type this, and keeping good time for a 100 year old watch. The Syren movement made by Record of Switzerland.
THE CASE: 90% mint, the Silverode chrome chrome measures an impressive 50 mm. The front and rear covers both close nice and tightly. The rear cover in fine condition and case with some small dings from use and front bezel with small area of wear. The case stamped Silverode, 305,223, Philadelphia Watch Case Co.
The watch comes with a new presentation box to store the watch when not in use. 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 mode 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 eBay shop becomes one of your favourite places to purchase watches.
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