Description

EBEL - an 18k gold automatic gentleman's 1911 wrist watch, the silvered dial with hourly applied gilt Arabic numerals, interspaced with hourly applied markers, bordered by a minute track with Arabic divisions, date aperture set to three o'clock, smooth bezel, hexagonal shaped case with sapphire crystal inspection plate to rear, numbered E8330240 75104473, fitted to an authentic brown alligator strap with an 18k gold deployant clasp. Case width 40mm. With box and papers.

Condition

Ebel 1922 wrist watch, movement is currently functioning, dial and hands appear to be in good condition, glass is very lightly marked from use, case has medium scratches from use, case back is scratched, inspection plate to rear shows some marks from use, watch is fitted to an authentic crocodile strap which is heavily discoloured and creased, deployant clasp is scratched but functioning. This lot comes with box and papers including instruction booklet and warranty card dated 14th July 2004. Due to the opening of the case back we recommend that this lot be resealed by an authorised technician before use near water. Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any watches sold. Export of Watches, Accessories and Parts containing materials from Endangered SpeciesMany of the articles offered in this sale have components, or are parts which may contain material(s) derived from endangered or protected animal materials e. g. alligator, crocodile skin and as such are prohibited by law to be exported by Fellows without a CITES permit. Fellows are therefore required to remove any restricted strap prior to delivery of the watch and buckle/clasp, and are unable to ship from their offices any other restricted part. It is the responsibility of the prospective buyer to understand and comply with any restrictions. Please contact our department specialist for further information.