This petite, manual wind cocktail watch by Precimax has nice bow lugs and is all solid 18k yellow gold. Model reference 3804.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the Edinburgh import hallmark on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being assayed in 1972.
CONDITION
Most gold watches in the UK during this period were made from 9k gold. The logic is simple – 9k gold uses half the gold of an 18k gold case, so you can sell the watch that looks very similar for less money. Precimax were clearly aiming fora higher market here. The bow lugs look great, and the faceted acrylic does add some shimmer to the design too. The watch is amazingly small – just 16.7mm across, so making a small enough mechanical movement takes skill. Precimax used a seventeen jewel ETA movement in this watch which is working well. 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 18.4 mm
Width without crown 16.7 mm
Between lugs 6 mm
Lug to lug length 25.6 mm
Case Thickness 7.2 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 150mm/6 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.