This Cyma Cymaflex is a solid gold Swiss watch with an in house manual wind movement that will not break the bank to buy.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the London hallmark on the inside of the case back we can accurately date this watch to being engraved in 1955.
CONDITION
Cymaflex is a unique shock protecting design that was patented by Cyma (not a flexy bracelet, as some internet sites suggest!). It was fitted on the Cyma designed and produced calibre R459, and has protected this 17 jewel movement all its life. Having the capability to design and make your own watch movements elevates the status of a watch company above those who just buy in movements, but prices for Cyma watches are not as expensive as brands like Longines or Omega. One thing that Cyma didn’t make is the case – this was made by DS&S in England to Cyma’s specifications, and then the movement and dial were cased in the UK. This was mainly to legally avoid the punitive duty on completed gold watches imported. The case is in good order and doesn’t appear to have ever been engraved, and the turned in lugs are a good design detail. There is a small ding in the case back, and another in the bezel near 2. The dial has a few small marks, but also has nice arrowhead applied markers as well as numerals on the quarters. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 34.7 mm
Width without crown 33.0 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 41.2 mm
Case Thickness 11.1 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.