Desta 17J ladies' wrist watch, heavy WBM & SS round case with a crosshatch engraving design

Desta 17J ladies' wrist watch, heavy WBM & SS round case with a crosshatch engraving design

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Desta 17J ladies' wrist watch, vintage mechanical manual-wind movement, mint silver-toned metal dial with a sunburst brushed finish and raised silver markers, silver steel baton-style hands, heavy white base metal (WBM) & stainless steel (SS) round case with a rough paintbrush-style crosshatch engraving design on the slightly tapered bezel surrounding the lightly domed plastic crystal and on the 3-finger extended lugs that connect to the matching band, case is showing light normal wear overall with a few light scratches on the back and a bit of discoloration at the edge of the bezel & frame at 9 o'clock, measures approx. 24mm diameter x 32mm lug to lug x 8mm thick (crystal included), matching heavy bracelet-style WBM band with the same crosshatch engraving across all segments and on the fold-over clasp, band has some light discoloration in a few spots but is also showing only light even wear overall, total wearable length is approx. 147mm. A very attractive and distinctive mechanical movement watch from the 1960s in excellent overall condition!
  • Year Made: 1960s
  • Company: Desta
  • Jewels: 1117J
  • Setting/Movement Type: manual-wind
  • Dial Material: metal
  • Dial Color: silver
  • Hand Style: baton - heavy
  • Case Style: round
  • Case Material: Base Metal - Silver/White, Stainless Steel
  • Case Details: 3-finger lugs, matching band
  • Case Width, without crown: 24mm (0.94 inches)
  • Case Length, lug to lug:  32mm (1.26 inches)
  • Case Thickness:  8mm (0.31 inches)
  • Band Size: 5in. to 5.99in.
    (measurement range includes watch length & band)
  • Band Material: metal bracelet
  • Crystal Material: plastic
  • Condition: Excellent +
  • Gender: Ladies'
This watch is in good running condition, unless otherwise noted in the description. This means that on receipt, pending any item-specific running conditions noted in the description, you can expect the watch to be winding and setting properly and to run smoothly while keeping reasonable time. We consider "reasonable time" to meet these basic guidelines:
  • Railroad Grade Watches will be keeping +/- 5 minutes per day
  • Pocket and Wrist Watches with 15 or more jewels will be keeping +/- 10 minutes per day
  • All key wind watches and watches with 14 or fewer jewels will be keeping +/- 15 minutes per day
The above guideline is the lowest standard in which we would ship out a watch, however in most cases, you will see much better timekeeping. Most of our watches have been in storage for many years, so if you plan on carrying/wearing them everyday, you should consider having them cleaned and oiled soon, and then once a year thereafter to keep them in top running condition. If the watches will be for occasional use or display, they should be cleaned and serviced every 3 to 5 years depending on use.

As of April 27th, 2024, we are not offering a cleaning and service option through PM Time Service. While we do hope to offer this again in the future, we are unfortunately unable to meet customer requests for watch servicing at this time. Please note that, unless otherwise mentioned within the "Full Description" tab, this watch is being sold in good running condition and is ready to wear or carry on arrival.
Unlike modern quartz watches, most vintage watches need daily winding in order to keep the watch functioning for timekeeping. Additionally, there are a number of different ways to set the time other than simply pulling the crown away from the watch body. We are happy to provide an overview of each of the different setting types on our "How To Use" page, where we also provide information on proper winding techniques for each style and some suggestions for the proper long term care and storage of your watch.

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We process a very large number of watches and accessories each year for sale via our website, eBay and local avenues. We attempt to offer descriptions and photos that are as complete and clear as possible on each item, and we always encourage you to write us with questions if something is not addressed in the description!

In each description, we attempt to note the following things:
<maker><size><jewels><setting><adjustments><grade/model><serial number>, <movement information>, <dial information>, <hand information>, <case information>, <misc. information>, <overall condition and comments>

Taking an example of a watch already described, we've bracketed the different sections and ordered them as above:
<Ball-Hamilton> <16S> <21J> <LS> <adj.> <Official RR Standard> <#B651197>, <nickel movement with gold jewel settings and concentric circle damascene pattern, should be noted that the gears on the movement may not be all original however watch is running strong and not affecting running condition>, <porcelain Ball marked dial with Arabic numbers has very faint hairline (not distracting)>, <blue steel hands>, <beautiful YGF SB&B Ball marked case with engraved bezels and blank monogram shield showing normal even wear (no brass)>, <fancy bow>. <High grade Ball watch in very good condition, perfect to carry everyday!>

We also provide a List of Abbreviations that we use in our descriptions, as well as a Pocket Watch Sizing Chart that explains numerically and graphically the various sizes of pocket watches that we offer.
We offer a 30-day return period beginning the day you receive your items for all PM Time Service merchandise. To receive a full refund, the item must be return in "as shipped" condition, with no new personalized engravings or end-user adaptions. Items damaged in transit will be eligible for the full refund pending the application of the insurance claim on the damaged watch or item. Please see our Shipping & Return Policy page for full details.
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