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Pre-ROLEX Rebberg 17J Manual Wind 14K Gold Watch with Guilloche Roman Dial. Circa 1917.

 

 

Make: Rebberg

Serial #: (from case)

Year: (approximate) 1917

Country: Swiss


Case Shape and Material: octagonal shaped case with snap on hinged bezel and snap on hinged case back. Wire lugs provide attachment points for the band. Case measures 23mm L (without the lugs)x 23mm W (without the crown) x 6mm H (without the crystal) in good condition with light scratches consistent with normal wear.

Back is stylized monogram "MBW".


Movement: hi grade Rebberg mechanical windup movement with cross hatch plate decoration

This movement is the same one used by Hans Wilsdorf and Hermann Aegler in early Rolex wristwatches. Photo of Jean Aegler in 1850 the founder of Aegler and Rebberg.

Movement Type: 15 jewel manual wind movement.

Movment Condition: very good, sets, runs and keeps time to within 3-4 minutes per day, but was not recently serviced.

Mainspring (runtime): 30 hours+


Dial: Gold guilloche dial with black roman numerals in small block letters under the 12 marker. Dial is in good condition for a watch that is probably at least 100 years old. 

Hands: small black spade hands in good condition


Crystal: glass good condition

Band: pre-owned Hirsch black crococalf band will fit a 7 inch or smaller wrist size.

Box / Papers: None

Notes: Early pre-Wilsdorf Rebberg watch in 14K gold case circa 1917. This watch is in good condition considering the it is over 100 years old. Watch is keeping time and ready to wear but is not water proof and should be kept away from water.


Non acceptable returns:

After dropping the watch it no longer runs.

The watch looked more silver in color in the photo

Acceptable returns:

you said it was 17 Jewels but its only 7 Jewels

you said it was 18K solid gold but its 18K plated


Warranty:

This item carries a one-year Watchseconds Warranty on the movement which covers all needed repairs to the movement from problems arising during the course of normal use.


Watchseconds and Jewels is a company specializing in the repair and restoration of fine watches and jewelry.

We use an old world approach giving individual attention and personalized service to each and every customer.

Watchseconds has sold fine jewelry and watches online since 1999 including thousands of items through our eBay store (eBay Seller: WATCHSECONDS). You can examine our 2130 100% positive eBay feedbacks which confirm our exemplary commitment to customer service.

All items are certified authentic by a professional jeweler and many of our watches come with 6 month or longer guarantees. Watchseconds and Jewels is a member of the National Association Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).


RIGHT TO CANCEL: Please note that Watchseconds items currently for sale on eBay may simultaneously be for sale in jewelry stores or on other websites and Seller reserves the right to cancel this listing at anytime should the item sell elsewhere.


Payment Policies We accept the following forms of payment: PayPal, Visa/MC

Shipping & Handling We offer standard shipping methods to facilitate rapid processing of your order; however, if you have special shipping requests, please write to us and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.


Conditions of Sale

Please contact us within 3 days of the end of the sale. Payment is required within 7 days. If other arrangements are not made, an Unpaid Item Dispute will be filed and the item will be relisted.


Non acceptable returns:

 

After dropping the watch it no longer runs.

The watch looked more silver in color in the photo

 

Acceptable returns:

 

you said it was 17 Jewels but its only 7 Jewels

you said it was 18K solid gold but its 18K plated

 

 

Warranty:

 

This item carries a one-year Watchseconds Warranty on the movement which covers all needed repairs to the movement arising during normal use.

 

Watchseconds and Jewels is a company specializing in the repair and restoration of fine watches and jewelry.

 

We use an old world approach giving individual attention and personalized service to each and every customer.

 

Watchseconds has sold fine jewelry and watches online since 1999 including thousands of items through our eBay store (eBay Seller: WATCHSECONDS). You can examine our 2130 100% positive eBay feedbacks which confirm our exemplary commitment to customer service.

 

All items are certified authentic by a professional jeweler and many of our watches come with 6 month or longer guarantees. Watchseconds and Jewels is a member of the National Association Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

 

 

Payment Policies

We accept the following forms of payment: Visa/MC, Amex, Googlepay and Applepay via eBay Managed Payments

Shipping & Handling

We offer standard shipping methods to facilitate rapid processing of your order; however, if you have special shipping requests, please write to us and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Conditions of Sale

Please contact us within 3 days of the end of the sale. Payment is required within 7 days. If other arrangements are not made, an Unpaid Item Dispute will be filed and the item will be relisted.


SHIPPING NOTICE:  Until further notice, due to the ongoing epidemic we are extending delivery times on all watches and jewelry from 3-5 days to 7-10 days to allow for USPS delays. Also, in order to comply with governmental stay at home guidelines we now ship once per week instead of daily so this may sometimes impact on lead times for orders. Finally, all items (new purchases and repairs) will now be antiseptically cleaned with a non-toxic spray prior to shipping. 

NOTICE: Until further notice, because of the ongoing epidemic shipping times will be extended from 3-5 days to 7-10 days for all items due to Postal delays. In addition, we are reducing  Post Office visits to once per week. Finally, all pre-owned items will be sprayed with a non-toxic anti-septic cleaner prior to shipping. Thank you for your cooperation.


New Watchseconds Guidelines For  Best Offers:

(1) If you make a 'Best Offer' and it is accepted, payment will be required within 48 hours. So please ask all questions and research all options prior to making your offer. The cheaper price you are requesting implies your ability to pay within the stated 48 hours.
(2) In addition, once your offer is accepted the transaction will be irrevocable and Watchseconds can not cancel for any reason.  
(3) Please ask if you have any questions regarding Points 1 and 2 above.