The Watch
This "President" style Timepiece is by Sandoz of Switzerland, who has quite the prestigious History having been founded by Henri Sandoz back in the 1870s.
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This particular piece dates from probably around the start to the mid 1980s and has a lovely Day wheel at the top, with Day wheel at the 3. The lovely silver sunburst Dial is framed by a lovely fluted engine turned Bezel. All Stainless Steel and accompanied by its original Boxes and Paperwork.
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All original and in fantastic condition.
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The Specs
Age: 1982-85.
Reference: 1189D-34-8
Movement: Automatic with Day and Date Function. Hacking Sweep Seconds.
Calibre: ETA 2824-2
Timekeeping: Keeping very good time.
Service History: Unknown.
Dial: Original Sandoz Silver Factory Dial.
Case: All Stainless Steel
Measurements: Without/With Crown: 35.8mm/38.6mm End of lug to lug: 43.9mm
The Specs
Age: 1982-85.
Reference: 1189D-34-8
Movement: Automatic with Day and Date Function. Hacking Sweep Seconds.
Calibre: ETA 2824-2
Timekeeping: Keeping very good time.
Service History: Unknown.
Dial: Original Sandoz Silver Factory Dial.
Case: All Stainless Steel
Measurements: Without/With Crown: 35.8mm/38.6mm End of lug to lug: 43.9mm
Bezel: Wonderful Engine Turned Bezel.
Water Resistant?: No.
Hands: Original Handset.
Crystal: Original.
Crown: Original.
Strap/Bracelet: Original Sandoz signed Jubilee Bracelet. Approx 7.25in fit with 3 spare links.
Lug Width: 20mm
Hands: Original Handset.
Crystal: Original.
Crown: Original.
Strap/Bracelet: Original Sandoz signed Jubilee Bracelet. Approx 7.25in fit with 3 spare links.
Lug Width: 20mm
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- Wonderful condition.
- Full Set and all Original.
- Excellent Quality Movement.
-Engine Turned Bezel.
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Nitty Gritty:
-None really.
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Nitty Gritty:
-None really.
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Overall the Sandoz is in almost NOS Vintage condition.
The Case and Bracelet have a few very small signs that it has been worn before but nothing to shout about.
Crown screws down nicely and tightly.
Crystal original and in good shape.
Bracelet will fit up to approx 7.25in Wrist, with three spare links.
The Dial is in as new condition.