Bidspirit auction | Vintage Northfielde Super De Luxe

Vintage Northfielde Super De Luxe 17 Jewel Wristwatch - This vintage wristwatch is marked Northfielde on the dial and designated as a Super De Luxe model. The timepiece features a cream-colored dial with luminous Arabic numerals, luminous dauphine hands, and a central seconds hand. The dial is further marked 17 Jewels, Unbreakable Mainspring, and Shockprotected. The internal movement is a manual wind, 17-jewel caliber engraved with France, Mohertus Trading Co, and Seventeen 17 Jewels. The watch case consists of a base metal bezel with a stainless steel screw-down back. The exterior of the case back is stamped with several technical designations including Diamond Tooled, Tropicalized, Rustless Mainspring, Antishock, Antimagnetic, Water Repellent Base Metal Bezel, and Carefully Timed. The interior of the case back is marked M.T. CO. and Case Made in Hong Kong. The watch is presented on a black textured leather strap. Per user-provided facts, the watch is currently not running. Case size: 32mm excluding crown Total length: 9 inches. The watch displays significant signs of age and wear. The base metal case and lugs show extensive pitting and loss of the original chrome or nickel plating. The crown is heavily worn and oxidized. The acrylic crystal exhibits numerous surface scratches and scuffing. The dial has developed an age-related patina with light spotting throughout. The original luminous material has darkened. The leather strap is heavily worn and cracked. The mechanical movement is not currently in running condition.