Bidspirit auction | Ribaux 17 Jewel Ladies Manual

Ribaux 17 Jewel Ladies Manual Wind Wristwatch in 10K Gold Filled Wadsworth Case - This vintage Ribaux ladies wristwatch features a manual wind mechanical movement housed in a 10K gold filled case manufactured by Wadsworth. The watch has a cream colored dial with applied gold tone Arabic numerals and gold tone hands. The movement is marked Ribaux Watch Co, Seventeen 17 Jewels, 62, Swiss, and Unadjusted. The interior of the case back is stamped Wadsworth, 10K Gold Filled, T348913, and F1498. Several hand-etched jeweler service marks are visible inside the case back, including one dated 2-24-51. The watch is fitted with a gold filled expansion style bracelet manufactured by Warwick, featuring a safety chain. The end piece of the bracelet is marked with a stylized logo and Warwick Gold Filled. Case diameter: 16 mm excluding crown Case length including lugs: 25 mm. The dial shows significant age-related patina, foxing, and spotting across the surface. The 10K gold filled case displays moderate surface scratches and wear consistent with age, with some thinning of the gold filling at high contact points. The crystal exhibits light surface scratches. The movement appears complete and clean to the naked eye. The watch has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy or long term functionality and is sold as is.