Serviced Vintage Orvin 17 Jewels Mechanical Hand-Winding Men's Dress Watch
$ 73.9
Description
Serviced Vintage Orvin 17 Jewels Mechanical Hand-Winding Men's Dress Watch. Expertly Overhauled & Serviced. Up for auction/sale is a beautifully preserved, mid-century Orvin 17-Jewel manual hand-winding mechanical wristwatch . This specific model features an absolutely stunning, original aged-champagne sunburst dial layout coupled with stylized vintage Arabic numerals and crisp text reading "Shock-Resistant" and "Unbreakable Mainspring". Unlike many vintage watches sold on eBay that have sat gummed up in drawers for decades or barely running, this piece has been fully overhauled and is ready to wear . ★ THE VINTAGE WATCH MATH ★ Typical unserviced vintage watch: $40.00 Cost of a professional mechanical overhaul: $150.00+ Cost of a new crystal & leather strap: $30.00 Value of tracked & insured domestic shipping: $10.00 Total Investment Needed Elsewhere: $230.00+ YOUR PRICE TODAY: Only $144.95 (Fully serviced, new parts, and SHIPPED FREE!) Expertly Overhauled & Serviced To ensure reliability and maximize its future lifespan, this watch was recently given a proper mechanical service, giving you peace of mind and saving you time, hassle, and the potential service bill of other pre-owned watches: Complete Disassembly: The movement was fully taken down to its bare mainplate and components. Deep Ultrasonic Cleaning: Every individual wheel, jewel, pivot, and bridge was cleaned to completely strip away aged, dried-up oils and ambient debris. Meticulous Lubrication & Assembly: The movement was painstakingly reassembled and re-oiled using high-grade, specialized Moebius watchmaking lubricants applied precisely to all critical friction points, jewel caps, and gear trains. Performance: It winds smoothly, ticks strongly, holds an excellent power reserve, and is running accurately . A Piece of Horological History The Orvin Watch Co. holds a special, highly nostalgic place in American mid-century retail history. Originated in the 1880s as a Swiss brand from the Canton of Bern, Orvin transitioned in the post-WWII era to become the premium, exclusive private-label watch brand imported for Sears, Roebuck & Co. department stores from the 1950s through the 1970s. Rather than sourcing from Europe, this specific watch marks a rare and highly collectible trans-Pacific partnership with Japan. It features an authentic UT29 movement supplied by UTC (Universal Time Corporation)—a specialized export division of Seiko. Based entirely on the rock-solid, ultra-dependable Seiko 66 framework , this watch beautifully captures a pivotal historical moment: marrying iconic mid-century American design language on the dial with legendary, robust Japanese mechanical engineering under the hood. Condition and Feature Details Dial: Beautiful original champagne sunburst pattern with raised, chrome-tone stylized Arabic numerals and matching chrome-color dauphine hands. Case: Classic chrome-plated mid-century casing with a stainless steel back. Shows honest vintage character, including minor pitting/metal wear along the high-friction edges consistent with its 60+ year age. 33.4mm diameter, 40mm lug-to-lug. Strap: Paired with a brand new, black genuine leather strap that perfectly sets off the warm champagne dial elements for an elevated look on the wrist. Elegant 17mm width. Crystal: Brand new high-dome acrylic – accurate to the original manufacture and flawlessly clear. Movement: Fully serviced 17-Jewel Caliber UT29 manual-wind mechanical movement featuring an unbreakable mainspring and shock protection. Unique Movement Functionality: True Mechanical Hand-Winding This watch houses a classic vintage 17-jewel mechanical movement built on a proven design. Buyers should note its traditional mechanical layout: Manual Wind Engagement: This caliber is powered by turning the crown clockwise until you feel a distinct, firm resistance. This winds the heavy-duty mainspring manually to store its operating power. Tactile Experience: Setting and winding this watch daily provides a true tactile vintage connection, ensuring the watch ticks strongly for its full power reserve. Features: Caliber UT29 (Seiko 66 Framework), Shock-Resistant, Unbreakable Mainspring, Champagne Sunburst Dial, Genuine Leather Strap Important Seller Shipping, Terms, & Disclaimers Shipping: Carefully packed in a sturdy box with adequate protective cushioning and shipped securely with tracking. U.S. Only: Shipping is strictly limited to domestic United States addresses. No international delivery or forwarding services allowed. Orders utilizing international forwarding hubs will be canceled. Photos: Please review all high-resolution photos carefully, as they represent the exact condition of the item and form a primary part of the visual description. What you see is exactly what you will receive. Return Policy: This vintage mechanical watch is sold strictly As-Is with No Returns accepted. Please ask all questions prior to purchasing or submitting an offer.
