Antique 9ct Gold FAVRE LEUBA Wrist Watch c1950s Fully Working Manual Swiss

For your consideration I have this beautiful:

AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE 9CT SOLID GOLD FAVRE LEUBA SANDOW WRISTWATCH

CASE DESCRIPTION
Material: Solid 9ct (375/000) Gold.
Style: Round faced with tonneau bezel.
Case Back: Clip down opening, tight closing.
Lugs: 16mm solid bar
Width (including crown): 30.5mm
Lug to lug: 36 mm
Hallmark: ILondon UK 9 375
Case Maker: H&S
Condition: Very Good
Serial Number: 0127825

WORKINGS DESCRIPTION
Movement Type: Manual (crown) wind
Jewels: 15 rubies
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
Signed: Swiss, Favre Leuba
Condition: Very Good, fully working, good time keeping.
Serial Number:
Face: Round White / cream
Calatrava second dia at 6 0'clock
Hands: Blue Steel, straight
Markers: Black Arabic numerals
Face Signed: Favre Leuba, Sandow, Swiss Made, Alresist

STRAP DESCRIPTION (For information only, see below)
Material: 9ct Rolled Gold on Stainless steel
Colour: Gold
Length: Adjustable with steel springs (stretchy) typical of era
Width: 16 mm
Hallmark: Fixo-Flex S

OVERALL
Age: c1950s
Origin: Swiss Made and retailed
Weight: 44 grams total
A highly prized early wrist watch from tone of the most famous watch companies.  This shows the classic innovative approach associated with such a high end maker.
Fully tested and working (see below)
APPRAISAL VALUE FROM SOTHEBY'S: £1,950.00

Thank you for your time and custom.

Stock Code: BBWE006

A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME(KEEPING): FAVRE LEUBA
Favre Leuba are reputed to be the oldest of all the watch companies dating back to 1737 with Abraham Favre having a small outlet in Le Locle.  The company has always shown innovation and courage in its approach and is still going strong because of this.  They current retail in the £3000+ bracket.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MY WATCHES
We have been avid watch collectors for many many years.  We never wasted our time on modern trends, instead collecting vintage pieces with more class, history and workmanship.  These days people go for the name, even though the watch is probably churned out in a factory and actually worth not much more than a Timex.
In these uncertain times the right watches are one of the most sensible investments you can make.  Quality vintage watches increase in value year on year - whereas many other investments have proven to be decidedly unpredictable.
Every single watch is tested as follows before dispatch:
Manual watches - bench tested for time-keeping and tolerance for 24 hours and left to fully unwind before posting.
Quartz watches - capacitance tested and fitted with a new silver oxide battery and posted with active hack, if applicable.
We have a dedicated room for all of our watches to be stored in, fully temperature and humidity controlled.
Wrist watches will be sent with the strap they have on.  Even if a strap is "ropey" I will not change it as it may be original and to swap for a new strap will devalue the watch.  Feel free to fit a new strap (they are consumable anyways) but I advise to keep the original as collectors will always look for this.
Watches are appraised periodically in bulk - appraisals are not available individually without paying the sole item appraisal fee.  If you wish to obtain this then please contact me and I will advise on the cost.  This fee MUST be paid in full, in advance.  The appraisal value will be included in the description above where appropriate.
Etsy have a limit on the price of items (max £42,000 I think) so the cream of the collection cannot be listed here unfortunately.

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2. Returns - all items can be returned within 14 days of receipt if not happy, at buyer's expense.  Original postage will not be refunded unless there is a proven error in the listing but we do not charge a restocking fee.
All items must be returned in original packaging, as per CCR 2013.
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5. Dimensions - All measurements and details are given as accurately as possible but should be considered as a guide only.  Small discrepancies may occur when using different measuring tools.
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