WINEGARTENS Vintage Military Style Watch c.1950s

A vintage timepiece purveyed by Winegartens, beautifully simplistic in design, reflects the retailer's heritage in Bishopsgate, London. Notably, these watches often featured the postal district on their dials, a common practice among watch retailers of that era. The "E.C.2" marking on Winegartens watches signifies the postal district in London. "EC" represents "Eastern Central", with the subsequent number delineating a more specific area. In this case, E.C.2 encompasses the Bishopsgate region, the very heart of Winegartens' operations. Displaying "E.C.2" on the dial was not just a nod to their prime location in London's bustling financial district but also a symbol of authenticity and an ingenious form of advertisement.

Brand : Winegartens.

Model : n/a.

Reference : n/a.

Case : unpolished stainless case measuring approximately 33mm (excluding crown) and 39mm from lug-to-lug with 15.5mm drilled lugs, screw-on caseback.

Movement : Cal. AS 1194 manual-winding movement with 17 jewels.

Dial : original silver dial patinated to an eggshell hue, applied steel Arabic numerals with applied lume end plots, original alpha handset with inlaid lume, center sweeps second.

Band : 16mm brown genuine leather strap.

Accessories : none.

TERMS

This timepiece is sold “as-is” with no returns, except in cases of gross misrepresentation on our part. While it is in good working order, its servicer history is unknown. For optimal performance and accuracy, we would always recommend a service. Prior to packaging and dispatch, each watch sold undergoes a thorough inspection to confirm that it meets the operating condition described in the listing. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have and we would happy to assist.

SHIPPING

Shipped via FedEx International Priority within 3 days of payment.

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