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  1. bubba48 Apr 10, 2019

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    Just returned from the watchmaker

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    Screw down bezel...

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    ...and hinged case

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    All Sterling Silver

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    Correct case matching with second caseback

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    16 jewels movement with 5 adjustments and fine regulation

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    Patent by Jean Finger

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    A beautiful pearl in a small shell

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    And finally on the wrist...

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    ...but...not only ;)

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  2. DirtyDozen12 Thanks, mystery donor! Apr 10, 2019

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    Wow, what a fantastic watch! Not just the case and movement, the double-sunk, enamel dial is lovely. Looking forward to reading the patent. Thank you for the great photos and unique content.
     
  3. 77deluxe Apr 10, 2019

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    Wow. Superb. What’s the diameter?
     
  4. Deafboy His Holiness Puer Surdus Apr 10, 2019

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    Killer watch!
     
  5. michael22 Apr 10, 2019

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    Gorgeous.
     
  6. Vitezi Apr 10, 2019

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    Amazing ::love:: it looks brand new! Any idea of the date of manufacture? 1920s?
     
  7. bubba48 Apr 11, 2019

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    Thanks guys.
    The diameter is 32,5mm and 40mm lug to lug.
    As for the date I think first half of the 20s.

    This case was used by Rolex for one of his first waterproof watches, the "Submarine"

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