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A magnificent opportunity to own a high-grade, genuine Swiss mechanical timepiece with top-tier components
Up for sale is a stunning, high-precision Appella Swiss Automatic men's wristwatch. This executive-style dress piece perfectly balances classic Swiss horological traditions with robust modern specifications, making it a reliable everyday companion or a refined accessory for formal occasions.
The watch features a beautiful 36mm solid stainless steel case. The premium white dial boasts elegant silver-tone hour indicators, sweeping seconds, and a quick-set date display window at 6 o'clock. Most importantly, the dial is protected by a genuine, scratch-resistant Sapphire Crystal - a feature reserved for luxury watches. The back of the watch houses a screw-down Exhibition case-back, allowing you to admire the beautiful operation of the heartbeat within.
Inside beats the legendary, world-renowned Swiss Made ETA 2824-2 automatic caliber with 25 jewels. Known as the absolute industry benchmark for reliability and accuracy, it features both self-winding (via wrist movement) and manual hand-winding. The watch comes on its original, long, solid stainless steel bracelet with a deployment clasp that comfortably fits larger wrists up to 8 inches. The movement is fully checked, serviced, and keeping excellent time!
DEFECTS: Great vintage/pre-owned condition. Shows honest, minor cosmetic traces of time and normal wear such as tiny micro-hairlines on the steel case and original bracelet. The sapphire crystal is absolutely pristine and completely scratch-free!
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Switzerland (Swiss Made)
MANUFACTURER: Appella
OVERALL CONDITION (10-point scale): 9
CASE
Solid high-grade stainless steel with polished finishes. Features a see-through exhibition mineral glass back to view the movement, and an original crown.
Condition (10-point scale): 8
Inscriptions on the back (around the glass): Appella, Water Resistant 50 M, Ref 117, Automatic, 25 J, Swiss Made, Sapphire Crystal, MH562244.
GLASS
Genuine high-end Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal over the dial. Excellent clarity and completely free of marks.
Material: Sapphire Crystal (Front) / Mineral Glass (Exhibition Back)
Condition (10-point scale): 9/10 (Excellent condition)
DIAL
100% original, beautiful textured white dial. Features silver applied baton hour plots, matching stick hands, central sweep seconds, and a date window.
Condition (10-point scale): 9-10
Inscriptions on the dial: Appella, Automatic, 25 Jewels, Swiss Made
BRACELET
Original Appella factory solid stainless steel link bracelet with a secure folding deployment clasp.
Condition (10-point scale): 8 (Very minor desk-diving hairlines, structurally perfect and very long)
Maximum Wrist Fit: Up to 8.0 inches (approx. 20.3 cm) - all original links present!
MOVEMENT
Mechanical: Swiss Automatic (Self-Winding & Hand-Winding)
Caliber: Masterpiece In-House Swiss ETA 2824-2 (25 Jewels)
Features
Automatic self-winding via a ball-bearing rotor
Manual hand-winding capability & Hack feature (seconds hand stops when crown pulled)
25 functional ruby jewels
High frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (vph) for ultra-smooth seconds sweep
Etachron regulator and shock-absorber system
Data
Brand: ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse
Type: Swiss Mechanical Automatic
Power reserve: approx. 38-40 hours
Industry-renowned caliber, fully cleaned, oiled, and serviced
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FUNCTIONS
Width (Without crown) |
1.42 inch (36.0 mm) |
Width with crown |
1.50 inch (38.0 mm) |
Length (Lug to Lug) |
1.61 inch (41.0 mm) |
Depth (Thickness) |
0.37 inch (9.5 mm) |
Crystal Diameter |
1.18 inch (30.0 mm) |
Total Weight (with bracelet) |
3.52 oz (100.0 g) |
Function |
Hours, minutes, smooth sweep central seconds, quick-set date calendar |
Production Country |
Switzerland (Swiss Made) |
Dimensions of watches
THE HEART INSIDE: THE SWISS ETA 2824-2 LEGEND
The movement power source inside this Appella timepiece is nothing short of a Swiss horological icon. The **ETA 2824-2** is widely universally recognized as one of the most successful, durable, and reliable automatic mechanical movements ever engineered in Switzerland. Introduced in its modern iteration in 1982 (with roots dating back to the 1961 Eterna calibers), it operates at a high frequency of 28,800 beats per hour, creating an incredibly smooth sweeping motion of the seconds hand.
Utilized by elite luxury Swiss watch brands for decades, its legendary status comes from its rigid, indestructible architecture and ease of precision fine-tuning. Paired with a scratchproof sapphire crystal front and a clear glass window on the back, this watch offers a brilliant front-row view of pure Swiss mechanical ingenuity designed to run flawlessly for generations with simple maintenance.
RECOMMENDATIONS
All Antique and vintage watches are mechanical. Repairs require precision, so please handle this historical artifact with care.
- Mechanical automatic watches should not be beaten or dropped - sudden shocks can damage the balance staff or rotor bearings.
- Vintage and pre-owned watches are generally NOT waterproof due to aging seals. Despite the factory "50 M" marking, protect your vintage timekeeper from direct immersion in water, swimming, 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 an automatic watch manually via the crown is safe, but do it gently. Around 20-30 turns is more than enough to fully charge the mainspring from a dead stop.
- When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only to prevent stress on the complex calendar gear train.
- Every 2-3 years it is recommended to service, clean, and oil fine Swiss movements to keep them running accurately for decades to come.
- Keep your watch away from strong modern magnetic fields (large speakers, modern laptops, magnetic cases) since magnetic exposure can alter the hairspring performance.
- Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.
- Mechanical watches naturally experience a very minor daily deviation error. An accuracy of +/- 10 to 20 seconds a day is considered excellent for a Swiss automatic caliber.
PAYMENT
- Total amount due includes the final item price plus Shipping.
- Shipping charges are determined based upon the destination address. Please note that buyers are responsible for any applicable local customs procedures.
SHIPPING
We ship worldwide! This luxury Swiss item will be securely packed and dispatched to you from Europe (Ukraine) via registered international airmail, complete with a tracking number and full insurance coverage. Shipments are processed within 1-3 business days after payment clears.
Typical Delivery Timeframes:
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European Countries: approximately 7-10 days;
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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!
RETURNS/REFUNDS
We accept returns in compliance with standard platform terms. Items must be returned in their original vintage condition as received. Return shipping costs are to be covered by the Buyer.
FEEDBACK
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Thank you for your interest in our vintage treasures!
Please let us know if you have any questions. Good luck!
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