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1950s Herodia Super dress watch FHF 28, gold plated, Cross Hair dial, 3D markers

 

The case is well proportioned, measuring 33mm x 33mm with a lug-to-lug measurement of 40mm. The dial is in good original condition. It has a silver satin base tone which is very fresh. The dial has a cross hair finish with a simple minute track around the outside of the dial. Below 12 O'clock, it's signed Herodia in gilt applied text, with the signing super below. At 6 O'clock its signed Incabloc, 17 jewels, Swiss Made. The hour markers are an insert on-top of the face, a unique design from the 1950s. This design allows the lovely 3D claw like hour markers to be a major feature.

 

The case is gold plated and is in good condition for it's age. There is minimal wear to the gold plating. The bezel is in good condition and has a polished finish. The lugs have a faceted finish which is very tidy. The sides have a flat polished section, tapering at the bottom to meet the case back. The side profile of the watch appears like it consists of three sections, a neat design feature. The case has light surface scratching and remains unpolished.

 

The case back is made of Stainless Steel and its signed Herodia "Swiss made, Waterproof, Stainless Steel back, Anti-magnetic, Incabloc". It has the serial number 1120. The hands are original and of Dauphine style. They are a gold tone and are in good condition with some slight marks.

 

The crystal is a new replacement which is in perfect condition. The crown appears to be original as it fits the style of the watch. It is gold plated and is in average condition, with no wear to the plating. There is a slight dimpled dent to the crown.

 

The watch is on a new 18mm Crocodile Grain strap, of brown tone.

 

The watch has an FHF Calibre 28 movement. It has 17 jewels and it also has a form of shock protection. It dates from the mid 1950s and was commonly used in gents dress watches. The slanted shape of the bridge is unique and the two tone gold chatons make it technically superior to other movements in the era. 

 

The service history is unknown, but the movement is in good condition, keeping time to within -10 seconds a day, with a strong amplitude of 230 degrees and a beat error of 1.9 m/s.

 

Full condition write up below. Please see the images as these compliment and aid the description provided.

 

Dial:
The dial is in good original condition. It has a silver satin base tone which is very fresh. The dial has a cross hair finish with a simple minute track around the outside of the dial. Below 12 O'clock, it's signed Herodia in gilt applied text, with the signing super below. At 6 O'clock its signed Incabloc, 17 jewels, Swiss Made. The hour markers are an insert on-top of the face, a unique design from the 1950s. This design allows the lovely 3D claw like hour markers to be a major feature. There are some signs of ageing but nothing that detracts from the overall finish.

 

Hands:
The hands are original and of Dauphine style. They are a gold tone and are in good condition with some slight marks. The central second hand is also original, with some signs of corrosion.

 

Glass:
The crystal is a new replacement which is in perfect condition.

 

Crown:
The crown appears to be original as it fits the style of the watch. It is gold plated and is in average condition, with no wear to the plating. There is a slight dimpled dent to the crown.

 

Case:
The case is gold plated and is in good condition for it's age. There is minimal wear to the gold plating. The bezel is in good condition and has a polished finish. The lugs have a faceted finish which is very tidy. The sides have a flat polished section, tapering at the bottom to meet the case back. The side profile of the watch appears like it consists of three sections, a neat design feature. The case has light surface scratching and remains unpolished.

 

Caseback:
The case back is made of Stainless Steel and is in average condition for the age, with light surface scratching. There is slight wear to some of engraved writing. It is signed Herodia "Swiss made, Waterproof, Stainless Steel back, Anti-magnetic, Incabloc". It has the serial number 1120.

 

Strap:
The watch is on a new 18mm Crocodile Grain strap, of brown tone. It has a gold tone buckle which is non original.

 

Movement:
The watch has an FHF Calibre 28 movement. It has 17 jewels and it also has a form of shock protection. It dates from the mid 1950s and was commonly used in gents dress watches. It uses a direct driven centre second, but was constructed in a classic manner with a large minute wheel. This means that the movement consists of two layers, which creates a more depth.  The slanted shape of the bridge is unique and the two tone gold chatons make it technically superior to other movements in the era.

 

The service history is unknown, but the movement is in good condition, keeping time to within -10 seconds a day, with a strong amplitude of 230 degrees and a beat error of 1.9 m/s.

 

Case dimensions
Case width: 33mm
Case width with crown: 35mm
Case length: 33mm
Case length lug to lug: 40mm
Case depth: 11mm
lug width: 18mm

1950s Herodia Super manual dress watch FHF 28, gold plated case, 3D hour markers

£200.00Price
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