C. H. KITTLE RIPLEY WEST VA
17 Jewels
Pocket Watch
Swiss Made
This is a vintage timepiece: a C.H. Kittle Ripley, West VA railroad-style pocket watch from the 1950s. It is an open-face pocket watch powered by a Swiss-made Unitas 6445 mechanical movement, featuring 17 jewels, a sub-second hand, a 41-hour power reserve, and an 18,000 vph frequency. The movement is signed "Arnex."
Original white dial showcases black Arabic numerals, a black and red minute track, and blue steel hands. A small seconds sub-dial is positioned at 6 o'clock, with black Arabic numerals marked every 10 seconds. The dial bears the "C.H. Kittle Ripley West VA" signature, along with a railroad design at the top and "Incabloc" and "17 Jewels" at the bottom.
Housed in a 49.7mm silver-tone engraved round case made of base metal, featuring an intricate railroad engraving on the case back. The crystal shows light wear from use.
This pocket watch runs smoothly and keeps excellent time!
*The pocket watch holder is not included with the purchase of this pocket watch.
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers.
Movement:
Arnex
Swiss
Unadjusted
Seventeen 17 Jewels
Case Back Markings:
Arnex Time Co.
Swiss Made
Base Metal
1331
Measurements (mm):
Case 49.7
Case with Crown 54.6
Case Thickness 13
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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Please be aware that the item you are bidding on or purchasing is a VINTAGE item. If this item is a watch, unless otherwise noted, it is keeping accurate time over a 2–4-hour time period. We specialize in watches that are 20-100 years old, and as such, these items are previously worn, and the quality of the item WILL reflect that. Expect for a vintage timepiece to have blemishes... this is part of what gives these amazing pieces their charm. Further, unless a watch specifically says that it has been recently serviced, expect that at some point in time, this timepiece will need a professional servicing in order to run and keep excellent time, which is also part of the experience of owning any mechanical watch. If an extremely accurate, worry-free experience is what you are seeking, we would recommend purchasing a new quartz watch. Very few, if any, vintage watches will keep as accurate time as a modern quartz watch.
We do our absolute best to take accurate photographs of our items and to show any blemishes.
Examples of common characteristics of a vintage timepiece are:
-imperfections on the crystal
-imperfections on case
-imperfections on the lugs
-unless stated that the strap is new, the leather is often quite old and may need replacing in the future
-metal bracelets may not include all of the links that the watch originally may have come with, but can be replaced with a bracelet or strap of your choosing
If the item is a piece of vintage jewelry, be aware that the item may have some minor blemishes such as:
-missing stones (view photos, we will NEVER photoshop in a missing stone or piece)
-minor scratches or discoloration
-fading of plating
-fading of paint
We do our best to take accurate photos and provide accurate descriptions. Please take time to view our high-resolution photos of the item, and please ask any questions you may have prior to placing your bid. We want this purchasing experience to be pleasant and surprise-free. Vintage and antique items, unless "new old stock", have been around the block a time or two.
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