This automatic Royce Safemaster has a fantastic original black dial, as well as a 25 jewel ETA movement.  Model reference 11-122

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

The movement in this watch has a date of circa 1965, but the case back has a stamp in the inside showing when that was made – August 1966.  The name Safemaster was not registered by Royce, who were themselves founded in 1930 by Sylvan Kocher

CONDITION

Royce may be one of the many more obscure brands, but this watch has quality.  The case is all stainless steel, and was originally deemed waterproof.  That is helped by the armoured crystal and the screw down case back providing a tight seal (no vintage watch should now be anywhere near water remember).  The crown is signed, which again just shows a little touch of class.  Black dials on vintage watches always raise suspicion, as they were quite rare in their day and black is also the favourite colour for dial refinishers, as it is easier to get a better finish with black.  However, having had a very close look at this clean dial we are happy that this is the original dial that left the factory in Switzerland.  The 25 jewel ETA 2522 automatic movement is running nicely and also has semi quickset date, so you go from midnight to 8pm, and back to midnight to advance the date by one day.  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  36.9 mm

Width without crown  34.1 mm

Between lugs  18 mm

Lug to lug length  40.3 mm

Case Thickness  10.0 mm

All sizes are approximate.

Included with this watch is a 2 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.

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