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Title: Rare 1950's Zell Brothers Stainless Steel "Turtle" Automatic
Description: VERYGOOD condition. If you want to collect and wear a vintage automatic wristwatch you should concentrate on at least these two factors. Case material and rarity. I prefer steel to all else with gold next and gold filled last simply because of the durable quality of steel. It will not wear down like gold or gold filled cases. And it can be buffed although it is quite an endeavor and requires a professional. Rarity is important for any vintage purchase as it is less likely that you will see your watch on some one else's wrist and if you decide to sell the demand is greater for hard to find items. These watches were made by E. Borel and retailed in the north west (Seattle) by a well known jewelry store. As you can see by clicking on the image to the left this Felsa base caliber movement has a unique regulator which is explained on the inside of the signed screw back. It is a cool piece with a date and it is affordable. Even the black strap is probably original (unsigned) to the times. Large for the genre and having a very nice two-tone original dial. Also, it is keeping very good time (less than 5 seconds error per 24hrs according to the timing machine). Measures 34 mm wide (not including the crown) x 44 mm long x 13 mm thick. {$199} Item #3772 SOLD JS
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