It would be great find for any collector and lover of fine Swiss timepieces

Up for sale is a stylish vintage Swiss automatic wristwatch by Appella (Ref. 458) featuring a classic black dial, quickset date calendar window between 4 and 5 o'clock, and an exhibition see-through case back showing off the gold-toned rotor.

The watch is powered by the renowned workhorse Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic movement with 25 jewels. Both the stainless steel case and the original integrated steel bracelet have been expertly hand-polished, bringing back a beautiful shine. The movement has been fully cleaned, lubricated, and serviced, and is running accurately!

DEFECTS: Minor signs of age on the dial/hands typical for vintage pieces (overall fully restored, polished, and serviced)

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Switzerland / Swiss Made

MANUFACTURER: Appella Geneve

OVERALL CONDITION (10-point scale): 9 out of 10 (Serviced & Polished)

CASE

Solid stainless steel rectangular/tonneau case with polished finish, signed crown, and transparent screw-down exhibition back cover.

Condition (10-point scale): 9-10

Inscriptions on the back cover: Appella, Water Resistant 50M, Ref. 458, Automatic, 25 Jewels - Swiss Made

GLASS

Mineral crystal glass.

Material: Mineral Glass

Condition (10-point scale): 10

DIAL

Deep black dial with silver applied indices, Arabic numerals at 4, 8, 12, date aperture, and luminous sword hands.

Condition (10-point scale): 9-10

Inscriptions on the dial: Appella, 25 Jewels Automatic, Swiss Made

BRACELET

Original Appella stainless steel integrated bracelet with signed folding clasp, fully polished.

Condition (10-point scale): 9

MOVEMENT

Mechanical: Swiss Automatic (Self-Winding)

Caliber: Swiss ETA 2824-2 (25 Jewels)

Features
Automatic self-winding / Manual wind option
Central sweep seconds
Quickset date display
High beat 28,800 A/h balance

Data
25 jewels
Swiss Made automatic movement

DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FUNCTIONS

Dimensions of watches

HISTORY & LORE

All Antique and vintage watches are mechanical. Repairs require precision, so please handle this historical artifact with care.

• Vintage mechanical watches should not be beaten or dropped - shocks can damage the balance staff.
• Vintage watches are generally NOT waterproof. Protect your timekeeper from direct contact with water, heavy rain, or high humidity.
• If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust.
• Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. Stop winding as soon as you feel the natural resistance tightening up.
• When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only to prevent stress on the gear train.
• Every 2-3 years it is recommended to service, clean, and oil vintage watches to keep them running accurately for decades to come.
• Keep your watch away from strong magnetic fields (large speakers, modern computers, magnets) since magnetic exposure can alter the balance spring performance.
• Vintage mechanical watches naturally experience a daily deviation error of up to a few minutes. An accuracy of +/- 3 to 5 minutes a day is considered excellent for a classic timepiece.

1. Total amount due includes the final item price plus Shipping.
2. Shipping charges are determined based upon the destination address. Please note that buyers are responsible for any applicable local customs procedures.

We ship worldwide! This item will be securely packed and dispatched to you from Europe (Ukraine) via registered international airmail, complete with a tracking number and insurance coverage. Shipments are processed within 1-3 business days after payment clears.

Typical Delivery Timeframes:

• European Countries: approximately 7-10 days;
• USA, Canada, Japan & others: approximately 10-14 days.

NOTE: Actual delivery speeds depend heavily on your local customs handling and postal services. Rest assured, we pack all items with extreme care to guarantee they reach your doorstep in perfect condition!

We accept returns in compliance with standard platform terms. Items must be returned in their original condition as received. Return shipping costs are to be covered by the Buyer.

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Thank you for your interest in our vintage treasures!

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