Description:

Delaware Watch Co. (Swiss) 47mm 21J lever set (LS) adj. 6p grade AYL pocket watch, case #8291 1568, handsome nickel bridge ebauche movement with large jewel settings around the bold red ruby jewels and a bar-style damascene pattern, off-white metal single sunk (SS) dial with a glossy finish, bold black boxcar style numbers. black minute markers and a black-marked subsidiary seconds register, dial has quite a bit of the white chipping off the dial at the edges however most is hidden under the bezel, additionally there are a few small spots of discoloration, black steel wedge-style hands, heavy white base metal (WBM) chrome screw back & bezel (SB&B) Delaware case with a smooth polish finish has wide-line engraving on the bezels, an engraving of a diesel locomotive on the back cover, a stepped frame, a short pendant with a recessed crown and a heavy fancy bow, case is showing normal light to moderate wear with the back cover and bow having quite a bit of matting from wear and some notable smoothing to the locomotive engraving, measures approx. 51mm in diameter x 62mm in length x 12mm thick (crystal included). Had this been an American made & timed watch it would have qualified as a railroad grade. A high quality triple signed watch from the 1960s in very good overall condition that is running great, perfect to carry everyday!


Item Specifics:

  • Year Made: 1960s
  • Company: Delaware Watch Co. (Swiss)
  • Movement Size: 2947mm
  • Jewels: 0721J
  • Setting/Movement Type: lever set
  • Adjustments: 6 positions
  • Model/Grade: AYL
  • Serial #: (case) #8291 1568
  • Movement Finish: nickel
  • Movement Details: bridge layout
  • Dial Material: metal
  • Dial Color: white
  • Dial Details: boxcar style numbers
  • Hand Style: wedge
  • Case Style: SB&B
  • Case Material: Base Metal - Silver/White, Base Metal - Chrome
  • Case Details: factory case, fancy bow, locomotive engraving
  • Case Width/Diameter: 51mm (2.01 inches)
  • Case Length, bow included:  62mm (2.44 inches)
  • Case Thickness:  12mm (0.47 inches)
  • Crystal Material: plastic
  • Condition: Very Good
  • Gender: Gentlemen's