Bidspirit auction | An Assortment of Vintage Ladies
An Assortment of Vintage Ladies Wristwatch Movements and Dials for Parts and Repair - An assortment of vintage ladies wristwatch movements and dials from the mid-20th century, primarily intended for horological study, repair, or parts. The collection includes various brands and movement types, including both manual wind and quartz movements. Identifiable brand names present on the dials include Waltham, Elgin, Hamilton, Benrus, Geneve, Geneva, La Marque, Illinois, Banner, Bulova, Longines, Ultra, and Elegance. The assortment features a variety of shapes including oval, tonneau, rectangular, round, square, octagonal, and hexagonal. Dial finishes include white, cream, silver, gold, and salmon tones with a mix of Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, dot, and bar indices. Notable markings include a round gold-tone dial plate marked 18 karat gold by Elegance, an Ultra dial marked 17 jewels Incabloc, and a Banner dial marked Switzerland with a sub-seconds register. One octagonal silver-tone Illinois case is included. The lot also contains one round green stone disk, possibly jade or jasper. Sizes range from approximately 0.5 inches to 1.5 inches. Items are offered in as-is condition for parts or repair. Significant age-related wear is present across the lot, including heavy oxidation, dial patina, surface scratches, and missing hands. Movements are untested and assumed to be non-functional.