Description: SUMMARY: A stuning nickel cased keyless-wind German Mentor Alam pocket watch with a silvered dial, and keeping good time for a 80 year old pocket watch, and the alarm is in full working order. The watch just cleaned and overhauled by my watch-maker. This is a beautifully made pocket watch, dating from ca. 1943 and with original fitted leather travelling case. The buy it now price is a clear reflection of the incredible rarity, stunning condition and long-term investment for this watch. THE DIAL: 95% mint, the patinated satin silver dial with original large size military type Arabic numerals and in bright condition. The dial with fine steel cathedral with remains of original lume on the hands. Diameter is 41 mm. The crystal is also in excellent condition. THE MOVEMENT: 100% mint, with silvered plates and a Bosely regulator, and blue steel screws. An uncut three arm balance, with hairspring and lever escapement and made by Mentor of Germany. The watch is much brighter and crisp than in these dark photos, which are limited by my camera and lighting equiment.An identical watch fully illustrated in Pocket Watches 19th and 20th Century by Alan Shenton on page 402, Plate 23 A and B. A nice watch by the famous watch company, Mentor, Bader. Hafner and Holderbank. Patent registered on 15 June 1943. THE CASE: 98% mint, the nickel case measures an impressive 49 mm. The front and rear covers are excellent, both are hinged and close nice and tightly. The case in very crisp and clean condition, most unusual for this type of case, with a few minor marks to centre of rear cover. This is a high quality watch, a work of art in its own right in crisp condition, with a flip out back cover to allow the watch to stand on a table. This is a high quality watch, a work of art in its own right in crisp condition and of jewel like quality. This is a very fine period antique 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 12 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. GUARANTEE & RETURN POLICY: If any item received is not as described, please email us and return it, and we will repair it and return it to you free of charge. The only exception to this, is if the watch has been misused or damaged. Please note that we do not accept 3rd part watch makers repairs or invoices. In the unlikely event that you are dissatisfied with any watch you have purchased, please do not hesitate to contact us and every effort will be made to ensure that any problems are resolved to your satisfaction. If there has been an error or the item is not as described then we will offer a full refund, provided that the item is returned to me, undamaged and in the condition that it was sent out. We offer a 30-day non-quibble policy on any item as stated on all of our eBay auctions. PAYMENT: We expect all auctions to be fully paid for within 3 days of the auction ending,
Price: 235 GBP
Location: London
End Time: 2024-07-25T12:41:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 40.66 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Return policy details: We operate a 14-day no-quibble guarantee on all of our items. All of our watches come with a six months mechanical warranty.
Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels
Dial Colour: Black
Year Manufactured: Pre-1920
Customised: No
Vintage: Yes
Department: Unisex Adult
Case Colour: Silver
Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Years
Escapement Type: Anchor
Watch Shape: Round
Style: Classic
Features: Alarm
Case Material: Silver
Handmade: Yes
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
Strap Type: none
With Papers: No
With Service Records: No
Brand: pocket watch
Type: pocket watch
Attachment Type: Clip
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Case Finish: silver
With Manual/Booklet: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Display: Analogue
Personalise: No
