Garrard - No reserve price - Men - 1960-1969

From the photos, this appears to be a vintage Garrard automatic dress watch dating from approximately the late 1960s to mid-1970s.

Here are the key observations:

Identification

* Brand: Garrard (the former Crown Jeweller to the British Royal Family, which also sold Swiss-made watches under its name)
* Movement: Swiss automatic
* Jewels: The rotor is stamped “25 JEWELS SWISS”
Recent serviced !
* Case: Gold-plated (not solid gold)
* Case back: Stainless steel screw back
* Date: At 3 o’clock
* Dial: Original silver sunburst dial appears to be in good condition

Movement

The movement appears to be a quality Swiss caliber rather than a cheap pin-lever movement.

The stamp “905” visible near the balance is likely an internal caliber or part number. Based on the bridge layout, it resembles an ETA or A. Schild family automatic movement, though I’d need a sharper photo of the movement (especially under the rotor or with the rotor removed) to identify it definitively.

Condition

Positives

* Original dial with attractive sunburst finish.
* Hands and markers appear original.
* Case plating looks quite good with only light wear.
* Crown appears original.
* Movement looks clean with no obvious corrosion.
* Date window is crisp.

Negatives

* Crystal has noticeable scratches.
* Strap is heavily worn and should be replaced.
* Gold plating shows slight wear around the lugs and bezel.
* Service history is unknown.

Estimated value

Assuming it is running well:


* Freshly serviced: US$300–450


Garrard watches generally sell for less than equivalent Omega or Longines models, but collectors appreciate them because they often contain quality Swiss movements.