Sago, DeLuxe - Unusual "T" Lugs, 17 Jewels Mechanical Wind Movement in Excellent (Near-Mint) Overall Condition (circa '50s)
Description/Comments:
This is near mint Fifties a Retro-Modern looking wristwatch in amazingly near mint overall condition. It is an absolutely beautiful timepiece and keeping accurate time.
Case:
The round shaped gold toned case features very unusual "T" lugs and measures 1 1/4" across (including the crown) and 1 3/4" (lug to lug.) It is 1/4" thick. The crown is located at the 3 o'clock position. The back of the screw down case is marked Incabloc, Anitmagnetic, Water Resistant and Stainless Steel Back.
Dial:
The dial on this watch is in mint shape and is a Retro-Modern.
The round dial had a mint silver satin background. The hour markers are applied gold toned arrow shapes at all positions. It is marked Sago, De Luxe, 17 Jewels, and Incabloc.
The brand new crystal has a slight curvature on the surface and angular sides and is raised 4MM above the case at its center.
Band:
A genuine leather strap that is sewn around the edges and has a crocodile pattern with a light to medium brown color. It has a gold tone buckle. The total length is 9."
Movement:
A Swiss made Mechanical Wind with a like-new conditioned 17 jewel movement. The movement also is marked Swiss, and Seventeen Jewels.
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