Vintage Helbros Lady’s Wristwatch

PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS AND READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION AS MANY IMPORTANT DETAILS ARE EXPLAINED. This watch is available if the listing is up - serious buyers only, please. This extraordinarily beautiful 14 karat white gold lady’s mechanical wristwatch is an all original parts Helbros brand Art Deco style most likely from the 1940’s. The rectangular shaped dial, face back and sides of the watch are intricately hand engraved. The back is beautifully engraved with the initials “M R K”. The face is marked “Helbros” on the 12:00 position and “SWISS” on the 6:00 position. The hands are dark blue. The engraved bracelet is stamped “GOLD FILLED” and “BATES & B” on the hidden clasp. The face is in excellent condition with deep and intricate engraving. It’s noteworthy that all surfaces of the watch are highly hand engraved, producing a beautiful lacey effect. The stem is accented with a high dome synthetic blue sapphire cabochon. The Helbros Watch Company produced fine wristwatches from 1913 to the late 1960’s, when it was acquired by another watch company. PLEASE NOTE: THIS WRISTWATCH WILL FIT ONLY A 6 1/2” to 7” WRIST. A skilled jeweler MAY be able to lengthen the band. The back of the case is permanently hinged to allow access to the movement. The case is stamped “Star Watch Case Co.”, case #1109976”, “585/1000, 14K FINE”. The movement is stamped “HELBROS WATCH CO SWISS”. “SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS TWO 2 ADJUSTMENTS “ PLEASE NOTE: This wristwatch should be serviced by an experienced, qualified watchmaker as it has been in storage for the last 10 years. It will keep time for a short period in its present condition but gears could be damaged if it is continually wound, due to the oils drying on the gears. From COVID and smoke free home. Please see my many other listings In El Cajon off the 8 East near the Greenfield exit zip code 92021.