Bidspirit auction | Vintage Continental 17 Jewel Stainless

Vintage Continental 17 Jewel Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Duchess Expansion Band - This vintage Continental wristwatch features an off-white dial with silver-tone baton hour markers and three inset stones at the 12, 3, and 9 o'clock positions. The dial is marked CONTINENTAL and 17 JEWELS below the 12 o'clock position. The timepiece is housed in a stainless steel case and is powered by a 17-jewel mechanical movement. The screw-down case back bears the inscriptions STAINLESS STEEL WATERRESISTANT SHOCKRESISTANT ANTIMAGNETIC ALL STAINLESS CASED AND TIMED BY PRECISION WATCHCRAFTSMEN, accompanied by a small three-star emblem. The watch is paired with a stainless steel expansion band featuring links marked DUCHESS, MADE IN U.S.A., STAINLESS STEEL, and PAT. PEND. ADJUST. Case size: 34mm. The movement is in running condition. The acrylic crystal is heavily scratched and shows several cracks. The dial exhibits minor spotting and surface aging. The stainless steel case and band show surface wear, scratches, and accumulated grime consistent with age and use. The expansion band is broken.