Festina - Unknown - 1649 4001 2 - 1950-1959





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Description from the seller
Elegant vintage pocket watch from the prestigious Festina brand, with a very distinctive design featuring the iconic Red Cross on the dial, a piece with strong personality historically associated with the medical or field military area.
Specifications and Lot Details:
- Brand: Festina (Swiss Manufacture)
- Mechanism: Manual winding mechanical, prestigious Swiss Calibre ETA 1152 with 17 Jewels. Antimagnetic mechanism.
- Dimensions: Classic 50 mm diameter (excluding crown).
- Case: Metal case with snap-back cover. The inside of the cap bears the brand engravings and official references: 1649 and 4001 2.
- Dial: Original white dial with clearly legible Arabic numerals, outer minute track, and Festina logo topped by the Red Cross. Original blue-steel/dark hands.
Condition and Function:
- Operation: The watch is in full mechanical working order. Keeps regular time.
- Aesthetic Condition: Original vintage piece and not restored. The dial is very well preserved, showing a light and charming patina of time. The acrylic crystal is in good condition. The outer steel case shows the expected surface wear (small scratches and rubbing) consistent with its age, visible in the photographs.
Shipping Method:
- The item will be carefully packed and sent by registered mail with mandatory insurance for the buyer’s total security.
Elegant vintage pocket watch from the prestigious Festina brand, with a very distinctive design featuring the iconic Red Cross on the dial, a piece with strong personality historically associated with the medical or field military area.
Specifications and Lot Details:
- Brand: Festina (Swiss Manufacture)
- Mechanism: Manual winding mechanical, prestigious Swiss Calibre ETA 1152 with 17 Jewels. Antimagnetic mechanism.
- Dimensions: Classic 50 mm diameter (excluding crown).
- Case: Metal case with snap-back cover. The inside of the cap bears the brand engravings and official references: 1649 and 4001 2.
- Dial: Original white dial with clearly legible Arabic numerals, outer minute track, and Festina logo topped by the Red Cross. Original blue-steel/dark hands.
Condition and Function:
- Operation: The watch is in full mechanical working order. Keeps regular time.
- Aesthetic Condition: Original vintage piece and not restored. The dial is very well preserved, showing a light and charming patina of time. The acrylic crystal is in good condition. The outer steel case shows the expected surface wear (small scratches and rubbing) consistent with its age, visible in the photographs.
Shipping Method:
- The item will be carefully packed and sent by registered mail with mandatory insurance for the buyer’s total security.
