BERCO-STOP Contador c.1950’s – Over 60 years old Swiss Made Mechanical OF Shock Resistant Stop Watch
*ORIGINAL & RUNNING*
**** PHOTOS SHOW ACTUAL STOP WATCH ****
CLEAR PICTURES AND A DETAILED DESCRIPTION
TITLE
BERCO – STOP c.1950’s Open Face Stop Watch
SWISS Made / Base Metal Case
Mechanical Movement / Shock Resistant
WORKING CONDITION
Running – Keeping very good accuracy
Healthy Tick and recently tested / Taking a Full wind
*** As the stop watch has not undertaken a recent service with the last professional service or clean unknown, it could be required to undertake a service or adjustment by a qualified watch specialist. Testing was complete with the stop watch in multiple positions. ***
COMMENT
This particular Berco – Stop Watch is in very good condition for a 60 year old stop watch, with minimal wear, the workmanship and display is a rare feature and should not disappoint. The new collector to this Berco – Stop Contador Stop Watch will be proud knowing this watch will appreciate in value and is well sort. As I do not own the correct tooling to open the back case, I have gauged condition on the external shape and working order.
The movement appears to be in very good working condition with the original base metal case, the presentation will display extremely well in any collection. With the age of this pocket watch there are signs of use and handling. As a classic collectable, this example will display proudly knowing the history is from a by gone era.
This example was used for my daughter’s athletics and has been used in multiple positions and found to be quite accurate in all times taken.
*** Pictures shown are untouched and show natural reflections and / or Sun and light glare, additional pictures can be provided. ***
HISTORY
A watch is considered Swiss, according to the Swiss law if:
1. its movement is Swiss and,
2. its movement is cased up in Switzerland and;
3. the manufacturer carries out the final inspection in Switzerland
A watch movement is considered Swiss if:
1. the movement has been assembled in Switzerland and,
2. the movement has been inspected by the manufacturer in Switzerland and;
3. the components of Swiss manufacture account for at least 50 percent of the total value, without taking into account the cost of assembly.
MOVEMENT CONDITION
Stem Wind Movement – Crown winds correctly / Mechanical Movement
Note – Never over wind the watch, this will cause failure of the movement and require servicing to correct.
Side Stem Set / Reset – Push Button for Stop Watch Function / Start – Pause – Restart – Reset
Period Dating / Year – c.1950’s – 60 Years Old
Weight – 95.20 grams
Patina – Mildly evident and reflective of age.
Notation – Mild Stem through workings movement is noted / Unaffecting to mechanical operation
CASE & CRYSTAL CONDITION
Open Face Case – Solid condition with minimal wear / Plain Polished Finish
Monogram – No monogramming present
Size – 52.00mm W of Case (edge to edge)
Crystal – Original Glass / No Cracks or Chips
Hairlines – None found / Clean with light unaffecting surface aging.
Design Finish – Very Good condition and mild visible use wear
Patina – Mildly evident and reflective of age.
DIAL CONDITION
Hallmarks / Identifications
BERCO – STOP
SHOCKRESISTANT
SWISS MADE
Dial Surface – Very Good condition with no visible chips / Light Marks / Ornate
Crazing- Very Good condition with no visible crazing
Chapters – Very Good condition with chapter information clear and showing minimal wear.
Hands & Color – Appears Original hands
Numerals – Black Outer Hour Numeral points / Red Inner Hour Numeral points / Black Second & Sub-second divisions
Notation on Postage
Antique Pocket watches, as with this particular example, are second hand and authentic in its parts and presentation. Please take into account with biding that as a mechanical device with ‘antique’ complex moving parts, due to the possibility of rough handling and temperature variations while in transit (mail), it may be prudent or required to undertake a service or adjustment by a qualified watch specialist. This is not an anticipated outcome but it is a possibility.
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While every care is taken in research and the provision of photos and the description, I am not a dealer and advise buyers to ask questions and seek their own reference prior to auction end.
There is no guarantee to the accuracy of timekeeping. Please remember, in buying an old antique watch It may be that a service, adjustment or oiling will be required.
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BERCO-STOP Contador.
c.1950’s – Over 60 years old
Swiss Made Mechanical OF
Shock Resistant
Stop Watch
*ORIGINAL & RUNNING*
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