Serviced Vintage Waltham 17 Jewels Self-Winding Shock-Resistant Men's Watch
$ 87.1
Description
Serviced Vintage Waltham 17 Jewels Self-Winding Shock-Resistant Men's Watch. Winding via the crown is not part of the design. Expertly Overhauled & Serviced. Dial: Beautiful original silver sunburst pattern with raised pillar-style hour markers, polygonal major indices at 3, 6, 9, and 12, and the iconic red accents. Up for auction/sale is a beautifully preserved, mid-century Waltham 17-Jewel Self-Winding automatic mechanical wristwatch. This specific model features the highly recognizable, vintage red "W" crest emblem on the dial along with a distinct red-tipped sweep second hand. 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: $60.00 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: $250.00+ YOUR PRICE TODAY: Only $164.95 (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 and gives 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: The automatic rotor spins freely, and the watch is running accurately and holding a strong power reserve. A Piece of Horological History Founded in 1850, the Waltham Watch Company revolutionized global watchmaking by inventing the "American System" of watchmaking, pioneering mass production with interchangeable parts in Massachusetts. After their historic U.S. factory ceased operations in 1957, the Waltham name entered a fascinating global era. Rather than sourcing from Europe, this specific watch marks a rare and highly collectible trans-Pacific partnership with Japan. It features an authentic Japanese movement supplied by UTC (Universal Time Corporation)—a specialized export division of Seiko. 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 silver sunburst pattern with raised pillar-style hour markers, polygonal major indices at 3, 6, 9, and 12, and the iconic red accents. · Case: Durable stainless steel back casing showing honest, light vintage character marks. 33mm diameter, 41mm lug-to-lug. · Strap: Paired with a handsome, premium brown leather strap that highlights the silver-tone dial elements. 17mm width. · Crystal: Brand new high-dome acrylic – accurate to the original manufacture. · Movement: Serviced 17-Jewel S-33 Waltham-signed automatic mechanical. Unique Movement Functionality: Pure Automatic Engineering This watch houses a fascinating vintage caliber Waltham-signed S-33 automatic movement . This 17-jewel movement is based on the UT233 / Seiko 6601 family movement that is famous for its hyper-efficient Magic Lever automatic winding system. Buyers should note its unique mechanical design: · True Automatic (No Hand-Winding): This specific caliber is engineered strictly to wind via the automatic rotor weight as you move your wrist. Winding via the crown is not part of the design. · The "Seiko Shake" Start: To start the watch from a dead stop, you simply give it a gentle shake side-to-side to spin the rotor, set the time, and wear it. The highly efficient automatic architecture keeps the mainspring fully powered through daily movement for as long as you continue daily wear. Features : Shock-Resistant, Japanese Transitional Movement, Red Arrow Second Hand, Genuine Leather Handmade 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.
