Bidspirit auction | Vintage Kienzle Antimagnetic Manual Wind
Vintage Kienzle Antimagnetic Manual Wind Wristwatch with Date - This is a vintage German-made Kienzle manual-wind mechanical wristwatch. The timepiece features a cream-colored dial with applied gold-tone baton indices and stylized Arabic numerals at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions. A date window is situated at the 3 o'clock mark. The dial is printed with the brand name Kienzle, Antimagnetic, and Made in Germany. The watch is powered by a manual-wind caliber 051/02 a movement with a pin-lever escapement. The movement plate is stamped with the caliber number and signed Kienzle Germany No(0) Jewels Unadjusted. Per provided facts, the watch runs and the calendar works. The case consists of a chrome-plated base metal body with a stainless steel back. The back is inscribed Stainless Steel Back and Antimagnetic. It is fitted with a vintage stainless steel expansion-link bracelet. Case diameter: approximately 34mm excluding crown. The watch is in fair vintage condition. The chrome plating on the case and crown shows significant wear and pitting throughout. The dial displays a light, even patina with some minor spotting. The acrylic crystal has multiple surface scratches. While the movement and date function are operational, they have not been tested for precision or long-term accuracy.