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Tavannes was one of the finest Swiss watches made at
this time, and were as good as, or better than any Rolex, Longines, or
Illinois of the day. They are very high quality early Swiss watches and
one of our favorites.
This early Tavannes wristwatch is quality throughout.
Made for the English market, with a large 34mm solid 9 karat gold case
with screw-on back and bezel, which was much harder to produce than the
snap on backs and bezels and was very effective at keeping dust and
moisture out of the movement. Original solid gold 12mm wire lugs are
clean and straight with no repairs. Original solid white gold
contrasting crown shows much love and is spring-loaded, needing to be
pushed IN to wind. Engraved on the back; "Novices Cup 1920" and
hallmarked inside back for London, 1917. Original glass crystal with a
couple light scratches, very hard to see. Original white porcelain dial
is excellent and does have a half-moon hairline at 4:00 which you really
have to be looking for to see. Original blued steel hands. Inside is the
original, high grade, 16 jewel Tavannes movement adjusted to 4 positions
with jewels set in screwed chattons. Working perfectly. This early men's
wrist watch is built to the standards of the finest pocket watches of
the time and would have been quite expensive. This watch was worn and
lovingly cared for by it's original owner, clearly a prized possession.
Fitted with a new brown padded leather Hirsch Wild Boar strap in
men's length.
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