Description: 1950's NECCHI-ELNA Swiss Wind-Up Analog Sweep Second Wristwatch by Louis 5th Ave Here is a fabulous and rare classic wristwatch from the 1950's that has a lot going for it. Most important, this watch is running, keeping accurate time, and has impeccable provenance Originally produced and sold by Louis of New York (5th Avenue) as a promotional item for the famous Necchi Elna Sewing Circle of Italy. Most likely it was meant for Necchi salesmen or shop owners featuring the Necchi line. This particular watch came from the estate of a sewing machine repair shop owner in Portland Oregon and has had only the one owner. It is a Swiss-made wind-up analog piece with the Necchi Elna logos and colors on the face, while the Louis 5th Avenue logo is also faintly visible in the background! (See the photos.) Luxury features include a sweep-second hand, irradiated numerals and pointers, a stainless steel water resistant case, the iconic Incabloc shock absorber works, and a beautiful Baldwin stainless steel expansion flex band. Overall the watch and band show little signs of use or wear although there was some scant corrosion on one edge of the case. (See the photos.)Complete with the original Louis Fifth Avenue silk lined, metal hinged, hard plastic, pentagon shaped presentation case also in great condition. Louis was a high-end jeweler during the mid century era. The store was located in the center of the coveted 5th Avenue's jewelers row between where Tiffany's and Lord & Taylor's are currently established. VISIT OUR DELECTABLE COLLECTABLE SHOPhttps://www.ebay.com/str/portlandpandemonium/Delectable-Collectables/_i.html?store_cat=38704205017We always have a lot of quirky & odd-ball collectible stuff on hand. Come to think of it, you might even have to be a bit of a quirky odd-ball to like what we have! So, click right here to see if you qualify: https://www.ebay.com/str/portlandpandemonium/Delectable-Collectables/_i.html?store_cat=38704205017We Will Scratch Your Vintage Itch Listing and template services provided by inkFrog
Price: 179 USD
Location: Newberg, Oregon
End Time: 2024-08-24T03:49:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.4 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Brand: Louis of New York
Department: Gender Fluid
Type: Manual Analog
Customized: Yes
Style: Classic
Features: Limited Edition, Luminous Dial, Luminous Hands, Magnetic-Resistant, Push/Pull Crown, Seconds Hand, Shock-Resistant, Swiss Made, Swiss Movement, Water-Resistant
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
Dial Color: Necchi Logo
Band Color: Silver
Bezel Color: Silver
Case Color: Silver
Band Material: Stainless Steel
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Display: Analog
Water Resistance: Purported
Year Manufactured: 1950-1959
With Original Box/Packaging: Yes
Indices: Arabic Numerals
Case Size: 32 mm
Watch Shape: Round
Band/Strap: Expansion Flex
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Bezel Type: Smooth
Caseback: Screwback