Size | 31.5mm |
Dial | A beautiful and delicately laid out minute, second and sub-second tick markers around outer edge, in black. Dial patina is creamy custard whte with some age shadows. Hour and minute hands are original and lume nearly fully intact, with red second sweep hand. Hours are in amber lume, again, near perfect condition. This watch has been babied and well protected. |
Case | Incabloc case with brushed finish sides. Smaller format case as typical for era, but case is nonetheless quite thick and masculine. Back is signed 'Helbros Watch Co., New York, USA' and inscribed 'Gator Bowl 1953' |
Movement | 17 jewel Helbros Cal 61B manual wind movement that is sparkling, winds smoothly, recently serviced and comes with a 9-month mechanical warranty for your peace of mind. |
Age | c.1953 |
Band | Original 'Alligator on pigskin' stitched strap signed Helbros, so most likely the original strap. I'm guessing that the 'Alligator' part of this strap was chosen to match the 'Gator' theme of the ins |
Other | Large, easy to wind, crown, unsigned. |
SKU | 1537 |