Post by sweephand on Jun 30, 2013 13:41:34 GMT -8
just in from Japan is a Jet Autodater, a model from the early 1960s known as the 'Rookie'. This one is a 19 jewel version - they also came with 17 jewels - and, very unusually, might be on its original leather strap. Google translation of the seller's description seemed to say it was the original strap, and that the watch was part of a collection and never used. That seems to fit - the strap is flat as it would have been new, no sign of being worn. It is very fragile, and is very weak around the spring bars and buckle, so is most definitely not usable! Part of the surface has flaked off as well and it is well on its way to turning to dust, but it's interesting to see it at least. First couple of pics:
The back is nice and clean, showing the old style model number and no serial:
Not sure I'm going to try to get the back off, risk of damage is too worrying! The Rookies don't have hand winding, but after a night on the winder it is running very well and accurately.
I was never a lover of gold plating, but it does suit these old fellas imho, especially when it is not damaged / worn., and they look pretty classy (imho!)
Stephen
The back is nice and clean, showing the old style model number and no serial:
Not sure I'm going to try to get the back off, risk of damage is too worrying! The Rookies don't have hand winding, but after a night on the winder it is running very well and accurately.
I was never a lover of gold plating, but it does suit these old fellas imho, especially when it is not damaged / worn., and they look pretty classy (imho!)
Stephen
