This 34mm gold cased Avia watch is larger than average for the time, and higher specification.  Model reference 5810

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

From the hallmark on the inside of the case back we can accurately date this watch to being assayed in 1960.

CONDITION

It is not normal to see gold watches of this period without engravings and with a calendar function too.  But it doesn’t end there – the inside of the case back shows the case movement holder is not brass, like most, but also made from gold.  Brass adds weight and strength but is predominately used as it is cheaper than the precious metal, so corners were not being cut on this watch.  Inside is the manual winding AS1703, which has 17 jewels, as confirmed on the dial.  The calendar snaps over nicely and can be set via the semi quickset method (midnight, back to 8pm, back past midnight and repeat until you get the right date.)  The dial appears to have been cleaned before, and this has left it patchy and there is patina – we have included a photo of the watch dial without the glass so you can see exactly what the patina is like.  The bracelet is made by NSA and shows more wear in the photos than you see in real lighting.  It has been cleaned in our ultrasonic bath, but could be swapped for a new leather strap if preferred.

This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

Please see the HD video for more detail.  All photos and videos are part of the description and are of the actual watch unless mentioned.  We do not photoshop any pictures, and the images are copyright of birthyearwatches.com and should not be used without permission.

​SIZE

Width with crown  35.3 mm

Width without crown  34.3 mm

Between lugs  18 mm

Lug to lug length  41.6 mm

Case Thickness  8.4 mm

Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 175 mm.  The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.

All sizes are approximate.

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.

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