Antiques & Collectables, Coins, Watches, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)

Antiques & Collectables, Coins, Watches, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)

Catalogue

Lot 225: Sicura Reference 9530 Rectangular Gold Plated Manual Wind Wristwatch

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Start price: £1

Estimated price: £40 - £80

Buyer's Premium:

A vintage Sicura reference 9530 manual wind wristwatch featuring a rectangular gold plated base metal case with a vertical bark textured finish. The champagne dial has a vertical satin brushed finish and is set with Arabic numerals at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o clock positions, with tapered baton indices for the remaining hours. The dial is signed SICURA and 17 JEWELS with the words SWISS MADE partially visible at the bottom edge. Gold tone baton style hour and minute hands are present behind a raised acrylic crystal. The stainless steel case back is inscribed ALL SWISS MADE and 9530. The watch is fitted to an aftermarket brown suede leather strap with a gold tone pin buckle. This lot does not include original box or papers.


Condition report:

The gold plating shows significant wear across the case, including visible tarnishing, oxidation, and loss of finish, particularly to the corners and edges. The textured finish has accumulated surface dirt in the recesses. The acrylic crystal displays minor surface scratches and age related wear. The dial appears in relatively good condition with light age related patina. The movement has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy or mechanical functionality.