NOS (New Old Stock) watches are often sought after, and this Ingersoll should be no exception. Model reference 8809
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
Based on the styling, logo design and the movement production dates we estimate this watch was made circa 1970. If you have any evidence to support or challenge this then please do contact us.
CONDITION
Ingersoll have been making watches since 1892, and initially were famous for their dollar watch. This is a higher grade than those early watches, and features a Swiss jeweled lever manual wind movement, a Ronda 1033 calibre with 17 jewels. The watch appears to be completely unworn – the strap has no sign of wear at all, and has the correct period buckle fitted (these were sewn in so can not be retrofitted to a newer strap easily). The strap is also very small, and doesn’t fit many wrists these days, so we will include a new leather strap with this watch. The case back has a blue tinge where the caseback sticker has been – this would likely come off with a bit of nail varnish remover, but it is part of the watches history so we have left it on. The textured dial is perfect, as are the painted hands. Even the cardboard box is in great shape, with no ripped corners. We’ve said this before, but find another one!
This watch will be supplied with the original presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 31.2 mm
Width without crown 29.5 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 38.6 mm
Case Thickness 10.6 mm
All sizes are approximate.
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