This is one of my eBay bargain finds.
It is a vintage Swiss Army watch. I am not sure about the model but it is a ladies quartz watch. Found out that it has been discontinued by VICTORINOX, owner of the Swiss Army brand. Looking at various websites, I estimate that it from sometime back in the 70s.
When I bought it on eBay it did not have a strap, the crystal was badly scratched and it was not even running. Opening up the rear of the watch was extremely tough and I can see from the scratches on the back that previous owners had faced the same issue.
I finally got it opened and changed the batteries and found out that the watch works fine - keeping perfect time. That's Swiss quality for you.
I then polished the mineral glass crystal and realised that the lume on the watch is really good. Even brighter than most of the newer watches I have.
I then bought a Nato strap on eBay. It was ideal for my wife but she did not really like the watch. My daughter asked if she could have it but the strap was too big for her. Searching further, I finally found an eBay seller in the US who sold replica straps which look exactly like the original. This is the 14mm Gilden Swiss Army Style Nylon & Leather ladies watch band (US $ 20.48 with postage).
Looks great.
It is a vintage Swiss Army watch. I am not sure about the model but it is a ladies quartz watch. Found out that it has been discontinued by VICTORINOX, owner of the Swiss Army brand. Looking at various websites, I estimate that it from sometime back in the 70s.
When I bought it on eBay it did not have a strap, the crystal was badly scratched and it was not even running. Opening up the rear of the watch was extremely tough and I can see from the scratches on the back that previous owners had faced the same issue.
I finally got it opened and changed the batteries and found out that the watch works fine - keeping perfect time. That's Swiss quality for you.
I then polished the mineral glass crystal and realised that the lume on the watch is really good. Even brighter than most of the newer watches I have.
Looks great.
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