Bidspirit auction | Northfielde De Luxe 17 Jewels

Northfielde De Luxe 17 Jewels Manual Wind Wristwatch - A vintage manual wind wristwatch featuring a French movement and a base metal case. The aged cream dial is signed NORTHFIELDE below the 12 o'clock position, followed by DE LUXE and 17 JEWELS. The dial features luminescent Arabic numeral hour markers and is further inscribed UNBREAKABLE MAINSPRING and SHOCKPROTECTED in a V-shaped arrangement above the 6 o'clock position. The exterior case back is stamped with several circular inscriptions including STAINLESS STEEL BACK, ANTISHOCK, ANTIMAGNETIC, RUSTLESS MAINSPRING, WATERREPELLENT, BASE METAL BEZEL, DIAMOND TOOLED, TROPICALIZED, CAREFULLY TIMED, and SUPER DE LUXE. The interior of the case back is stamped M.T. CO. and CASE MADE IN HONGKONG. The mechanical movement is visible and is engraved MOHERTUS TRADING CO., SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS, FRANCE, and UNADJUSTED. The watch is fitted with a black leather strap and a silver-tone buckle. The movement is not running and requires professional attention. Case diameter: 33mm (excluding crown) Total length: 8.5 inches. The watch is in heavily worn, non-functional condition. The base metal bezel and lugs show extensive pitting, scratches, and significant loss of plating (photos 1, 2, and 4). The acrylic crystal is heavily scratched throughout and has a prominent crack located near the 9 o'clock position (photo 3). The dial exhibits light spotting and general discoloration (photo 3). Luminescent material on the hands and numerals has darkened and aged significantly. The leather strap is heavily creased and shows surface wear (photo 7). The movement is not running (verified by user facts).