Arctos - Elite Art‑Déco - No reserve price - Men - 1930

Arctos Elite Art‑Déco men's watch circa 1930, rectangular, VA case, manual winding, blue hands, very good original condition.

Very rare item, good condition, fully functional, ready to wear.

Origin
The watch comes from a private collection liquidation and has been carefully inspected. It is from an estate or collector's inventory and is offered in its current condition without accessories.

Important Information
All watches are offered without a minimum price; the final price is determined by the bids of the bidders.
The watch was wound and tested over several hours, everything was flawless.

A guarantee of accuracy or water resistance cannot be provided.

state
The watch is in working condition. The case is in very good condition and shows minimal signs of wear or use.
Without noticeable signs of wear. The watch has been tested technically and works perfectly.

All photos are unedited and taken with a macro lens to depict the actual condition as honestly and in as much detail as possible. The images are part of the description.

Description
Historical Arctos Elite Art Deco men's watch made of steel with a rectangular case and a classic silver-colored dial. The dial features Arabic numerals, a small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock, and dark blue blued hands, conveying a distinctly period-typical Art Deco character. The watch comes from old stock, is in remarkably beautiful original condition, and appears to be unworn.

The stainless steel case with distinctive, horizontally laid lugs measures approximately 20 mm without the crown, with a lug-to-lug length of about 35 mm, making it very well balanced to wear. Inside, it houses a manual winding movement that runs very well and shows stable timekeeping behavior. This makes the watch not only collectible but also suitable for everyday wear. The mounted leather strap likely corresponds to the original delivery strap and emphasizes the authentic overall condition without noticeable signs of wear.

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Important features
Brand/Model: Arctos Elite Art Deco men's watch
• Case: Rectangular stainless steel case with lateral band lugs
• Dimensions: approximately 20 mm without crown, approximately 35 mm lug-to-lug.
Dial: silver/cream-colored, Arabic numerals, small second at 6 o'clock.
Hands: dark blue blued original hands.
• Work: Mechanical manual-wind movement, runs very well
Condition: Very good original condition, no noticeable signs of wear.
Origin: from old stock, probably unworn.
• Band: Probably original leather strap, era-appropriate

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Historical background
The brand Arctos (Weber & Aeschbach, Pforzheim) was founded in 1923. 'Arctos' was registered as an independent brand in the mid-1920s and was particularly known in the 1930s for rectangular Art Deco watches. The designation 'Elite' was used by Arctos for higher-quality models equipped with good Swiss manual-wind movements.

Shipping & Processing:
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Recommendation for buyers
For long-term enjoyment, regular inspection and maintenance (service) by a watchmaker is recommended. Proper care protects the watch and preserves its function.

Documentation
After the sale is completed, the watch is documented with detailed photos and a short functionality video before shipping.