Junghans Trilastic 1950s good power reserve and working well.

Good quality German watch. 'Trilastic refers to the three pins between the J93s movement and the case that give it shock absorbsion. 

Dial and Hands: Beautiful original dial with a light, even vintage patina. Raised gold Arabic numerals and distinct dauphine hands Grade A+ – see below.

Crystal:  New.

Case: Good 33.5mm case. Features Junghan's famous three point 'Trilastic' shock absorber suspension system. The case shows some minor surface wear consistant with age, but no major brassing or deep gouges - see photos Grade B+. 

Crown: Original.

Strap: Comes fitted on a high quality dark brown padded leather strap.

Movement: Highly clean in house Junghans J93s (16 Jewels places it towards the later end of the 1950's) movement with sub-second dial. Winds smoothly, sets correctly and keeping good time. Grade A+. 

Please note that this watch is over 50 years old and predates modern quartz movements. Therefore, +-3 represents 99.9% accuracy. You will get a watch that ticks, and the second hand 'sweeps' in a way that a modern watch never can. The watch will need winding every day!

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Comes in a box, which is not original and there are no original papers.

Photo's form part of the description, please view them carefully. Sold as seen. Buyer assumes responsibility for taxes and import duties if outside the UK. If you have any issues or questions, we can solve them, just contact us – there is a reason why we have 100% feedback!

 

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Grading – Guide only – whilst we try to be as accurate as possible this is our own opinion. Please note we do not compare vintage manufacturing to modern manufacturing – a modern Seiko will be more accurate, have better polishing and finer detail on the dial than a 70’s Rolex.

A++

Perfect. Looks never worn – ‘New Old Stock’. As close to new as you can get for a preowned watch. This is the equivalent of a new watch that does not have the original manufacture’s protective plastic (if applicable). If you remove the protective plastic from a brand new watch, and have not yet worn the watch, it is now in Super Mint Condition. It may or may not come with original box or papers. It is working properly, keeping very good time.

A+

Near perfect. Looks like new on the wrist. Signs of wear are only visible with a loupe or very close examination. The band has no stretch or wear. The watch is working properly, keeping very good time.

A

Super nice. Light signs of wear. Watches with the original band will have moderate to minimal stretch between the links. The watch is working properly, keeping good time.

B

Nice. Signs of wear. Depending on the age of the timepiece, watches with the original band will have loose or moderate stretch and wear between the links. The watch is working properly, keeping good time for a vintage watch.

C

Fair. Signs of heavy wear. Watch may have a few dings, nicks, or deep scratches The band has severe stretch between the links. The watch is working, but may gain or lose a few minutes over 24 hours.

D

Poor but runs. Signs of extreme heavy wear, damage, or abuse. Major cosmetic and/or mechanical flaws that directly affect the integrity of the watch.

E

The watch may be missing parts and/or may not run at all. We do not recommend this watch to be worn in this condition. Requires a lot of work to be made wearable.

This timepiece is most suitable for:

o    A watchmaker looking for a “parts” watch so they can use the “usable” parts to service or restore their customer’s watches.

o    A buyer that is looking for a challenging “fixer upper” watch. A speculative timepiece. They understand that lot of work must be done to this watch to be made wearable.

o    A buyer that is looking to replace a “lost” or “family heirloom” watch that in this condition. For many people, a Rolex is so much more than just a timepiece.