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This rare treasure is an early Edwardian to art deco era authentic period wristwatch that men and women can both wear. Dating to the early 1900s, the watch is made by the GOTHIC Watch Company and is has a nice round dial and case and a silver link bracelet type watchband. The case measures about 1 1/4" from lug to lug and the band is about 6 1/2" (plus another 1" for the watch itself). It would fit a small to medium lady's wrist or the band could be changed out if needed. It is adjustable.
The hinged watch case itself is marked on the inside as follows:
PIONEER WATCH CASE CO
ROLLED GOLD PLATE 14K
EXTRA QUALITY
Its fabulous deco link bracelet band is sterling silver and marked as follows:
HADLEY
PAT. PEND.
STERLING
The watch boasts a lovely 15 JEWEL, Two 2 Adjustment movement that's aslo a GOTHIC of course, and is from New York. It has the number 17501 on it.
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The watch case and watch have lovely decorations adorning them, front and back, with gorgeous etching into the dial. The dial could use a cleaning, though I'd hold off on having it completely redone since it appears original. The watch hands are blue iridized metal and it has a second hand in thr center bottom. The numbers are very nice and easy to read, and it appears to be in good running condition. However, this watch, as with ALL wind up vintage watches, cannot be guaranteed as basic routine servicing is inevitable.
A fabulous watch this is an excellent piece to collect and wear. I've never had a silver band like this, and the Gothic brand has made some very groovy watches over the years. Modest reserve well under its $150 to $200 retail estimate, so good luck and thanks for looking!
Please pardon the picture of the back of the watch case...there was still remnants of the sticker from years ago but it cleans up nicely! |
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