1950s Fleuron 18ct Rose Gold Bombe Lugs 35mm Manual
Ref: 1260005
Specification
Lugs : 18mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : None
Case Material : 18ct Rose/Pink Gold
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold as "Watch Only" and therefore comes with no original Fleuron box or paperwork. The watch comes paired with a well-fitting 18mm suede strap. The watch is from Circa. 1950s and is sold in worn, vintage condition. But as you can see from the photographs this watch is in all original condition with slight wear throughout. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a 35mm 1950s Fleuron 18ct Rose Gold Manual that curves over your wrist towards the attractive Bombe Lugs that sit majestically on the two-piece case, this distinctive case was made by Grimm case makers of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. A lug-to-lug length of 43mm and a case thickness of just 8.5mm ensures a comfortable fit on your wrist, on the right side is a Rose gold crown. The smooth bezel holds a domed acrylic crystal above the stunning textured gold-toned radiating sunburst patterned dial, an outer minute track is precisely executed with printed Arabic numerals, raised Rose gold-toned dagger indexes and 12, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 numerals mark the hours. Elegant Rose gold-toned Dauphine's hands are complemented by a tapered sweeping second hand, at 12 o’clock we have the Fleuron motif, and 17 Jewels printed underneath and at 6 o’clock “Incabloc” completes this sophisticated dress watch. On the reverse, an 18ct Rose Gold snap-on case back, inside you find the stamped Swiss Gold Hallmarks with the head of Helvetia for 18ct Gold, a manually wound AS 1187, 17 jewels, beating at a leisurely 18,000 beats per hour. The watch comes paired with an 18mm suede strap.
Personal Note
The moment I saw this model I had to own it! The case is magnificent and the dial is incredible and the fact it is 18ct pink/rose gold makes it all the better. If you are in the market for a vintage solid gold watch that isn't going to break the bank, you have now found the perfect watch...
The Brand
Fleuron was founded in Beaucourt, France in 1896. Sometime in the mid-20th Century, they moved closer to the heart of the Swiss watch industry, taking advantage of the many manufacturers of cases and movements.