CADILLAC
14K Solid Gold
Vintage Wristwatch
Optima, the brand was originally founded in Biel around 1918, then, in 1923 by Albert Grossenbacher had acquired the company. "Since then, the movements have been signed 'Alb. Grossenbacher' (Albrecht Grossenbacher), but also still Optima." Manufacturing Swiss watches and automatic movements, all parts and watches were made in-house and the company built up a good reputation and became one of the 27 manufacturers that joined Ebauches SA, the Swiss watch group established in 1926.
This GORGEOUS timepiece is a vintage Alb Grossenbacher mechanical wristwatch signed CADILLAC on the dial. It is a manual wind watch, 17 jewels movement, small second, Swiss made.
It is a beautiful rectangle case, hidden fancy lugs design. All in 14K yellow solid gold. It still has a very unique white dial with gold Arabic Numerals and matching hands. The sub second is located at 6.
This watch is coming with a brand new brown alligator genuine leather strap. It is a very good looking wristwatch, it is still an unique watch, it is in LOVELY condition, keeps good time and runs very well.
Movement:
Alb Grossenbacher
17 Jewels
Swiss
Case Back Signed:
FIT-RITE
14K
Measures (mm):
Case Diameter 21.8 x 24
Case Lug to Lug 31.3
Case Thickness 10.6
Lug Width 16
Band Width 16
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.
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