Pocket Watch Arnex Swiss 17 Jewel 12ct Gold Plated Half Hunter 1970s Vintage Fwo

Vintage Gentleman's original 'Arnex', high grade Swiss 17 jewel pocket watch with beautiful ivory dial in a highly ornate 12 carat (professionally tested) gold plated half hunter case. C ~1970's. Looks to have been much loved and very well cared for - her condition certainly reflects this. Full working order and is an excellent timekeeper with plenty of room on the regulator (which is sat correctly in the central position) for any further fine tuning. Fully checked and serviced by my highly experienced watchmaker and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic - a timepiece to grace any collection! Dial;- Impressive and distinctive, high gloss 'snowflake' white dial in mint condition - absolutely no hairlines, marks or nibbles. Signed clearly in very fancy black script; Arnex 17 Jewels Incabloc with; Swiss Made in arched black script below the sub dial. Bold black heavily scrolled Arabic numbers (note the lovely little arrow tip to number 4) with black minute markers and the rarer red Arabic numbers (13 - 24) forming the chapter ring. Large sub dial with black Arabic numbers and black seconds chapters. Finely cut original black steel correct double spade hands (so allowing for easy time check through the front cover) and original black steel arrow tip seconds hand all in lovely straight, unmarked order. Original hunter crystal and outer domed crystal both in superb clear, bright condition. Case;- The highly ornate (4.3cm diameter / 6.3cm from top of bow to base), 12 carat (professionally tested) gold plated half hunter case is heavy (has a pleasing solid feel in the hand and total watch weight is 67.3 grams), robust and in outstanding condition - absolutely no wear or indentations and few very light and fine little (absolutely micro) overall surface scratches commensurate with age and use in her 50+ years service. All covers (both inside and out) still retain their original, high gloss, mirror finish. (Please excuse all the reflections/dark shadows in the pictures - was extremely difficult to photograph). Beautifully decorated to the front cover with elaborate flowers, leaves and scroll work set upon an engine turned background with bold black enamel Roman numerals around the centre which are in amazing condition with no marks, chips or fading. The back cover again carries a wonderful engine turned adornment with a fancy diamond shaped, un-engraved cartouche to centre surrounded by little leaves and scrollwork. Both covers have an attractive engine turned 'fish scale' design to the inside which is as bright and crisp today as the day they were made. The front cover is hinged at the nine position, opens correctly to exactly 90 degrees when the winder is depressed, closing tightly with a very reassuring click (always depress the winder when closing to save wear to the gold and also the catch) and the large hinge is true and firm with absolutely no play. The back cover snaps on and off correctly, again closing with a very reassuring click. Clearly stamped to the inside; Swiss Made Base Metal. Movement;- The stem wound and set Swiss 17 ruby jewelled, 3/4 steel plate lever movement is in superb bright and clean order and as mentioned above has just been fully checked and serviced. Carries the most wonderful, slightly frosted geometric engine turning to the top plates which again remains as crisp and clear today as the day they were made. Clearly stamped on the top plates; Swiss 17 Jewels and stamped to the bottom plate (below the balance assembly); Ut (Unitas) and numbered; 6498 Ms. Balance action is absolutely tremendous in all positions (could not be any better) and is keeping excellent time with a sure, strong positive action. Runs like a train! Winds extremely smoothly and fully (do not be afraid to fully wind, over-winding is the greatest horological myth!) Hand set operates smoothly and correctly - the pull up/push down action is very firm and true. Lovely large un-worn gold plated 'onion' crown. Good original totally un-worn gold plated bow. Appraisal;- A very handsome and highly impressive Gentleman's Vintage Swiss half hunter timepiece which as mentioned above was much loved and very well cared for by the original owner (looks to have had very little use, perhaps only high days and holidays) - she will make a perfect gift and a heirloom to be enjoyed by your future generations! Ready to wear or display. Will be delivered in a new presentation box as shown and be very securely and safely packed. I always have a good selection of vintage gold plated watch chains listed and in stock which will compliment this watch well - please contact me if you have any specific requirements. If you would like to discuss this watch with me over the telephone; Sarah Dunkley (9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri) please click on the 'Contact Details' at the bottom of the listing. *** Will Ship Worldwide *** UK - Free! Royal Mail Next Day Signed For Delivery