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Item:VINTAGE 1930-40 RARE ORIGINAL HOMIS AUTOMATIC BUMPER

VINTAGE 1930-40 RARE ORIGINAL HOMIS AUTOMATIC BUMPER

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Item number:160371744120
Item location:suwanee, GA, United States
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Item specifics
Type: LuxuryGender: Men's
Age: Pre-1940Band Material: LIZARD
Movement: BUMBER AUTOMATICHOMIS 1930/1940: SWISS MADE

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READY TO WEAR

RARE VINTAGE

1930/1940
HOMIS
AUTOMATIC BUMPER DOCTORS WATCH
OVERHAULED SERVICED 17 JEWEL SWISS BUMPER INCABLOC MOVEMENT
EXCELLENT CONDITION

YOU ALSO RECEIVE
 FREE A ONE YEAR   GSW WARRANTY
FREE APPRAISAL
  FREE SUPER FAST TWO DAY DOUBLE BOXED
INSURED WITH SIGNATURE DELIVERY!
FREE 800 438 6894 TOLL FREE SUPPORT
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Incabloc®
The Incabloc® movement shock absorber was developed in the 1930'2; revolutionizing a movements durability while maintaining accuracy. The Incabloc® shock protection system protects critical alignment of components in the event of an unexpected shock such as being dropped. Similar systems are ETA's Etachoc, Rolex's Kif, Seiko's Diashock, and Citizen's Parashock.

Bumper' wristwatches: 1923
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Self winding mechanisms were more successful in wristwatches because the rotor could operate every time that the owner moved his or her arm. The first version did not appear until after World War 1, when wristwatches became popular. It was invented by a watch repairer from the Isle of Man named John Harwood in 1923,[10] who took out a UK patent with his financial backer, Harry Cutts, on 7 July 1923, and a corresponding Swiss patent on 16 October 1923.[11] The Harwood system used a pivoting weight which swung as the wearer moved, and which in turn wound the mainspring. The ratchet mechanism only wound the mainspring when moving in one direction. The weight didn't rotate a full 360°; spring bumpers limited its swing to about 180°, to encourage a back and forth motion.[12] This early type of self-winding mechanism is now referred to as a 'hammer' or 'bumper'. The watches  first produced with the help of Swiss watch manufacturer Fortis went on sale in 1928. 30,000 were made before the Harwood Self-Winding Watch Company collapsed in 1931 as a result of the Great Depression. 'Bumper' watches were the first commercially successful automatic watches;
they were made by several high grade watch manufacturers during the 1930s and 1940s.

 

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HERE IS A PARTIAL LIST OF OUR LAST GSW RESTORED & "ADOPTED" WATCHES:

VINTAGE TRIANGLE ZARJA RUBY RED GILT WATCH
VINTAGE MINT LADY CONCORD DIA & 14K GOLD ETA    
VINTAGE 1955 WAKMANN ARNEX LANDERON CHRONO   
TISSOT POCKET WATCH  WOOD BOXE PAPERS NICE
VINTAGE ORIGINAL 37MM SANDOZ CHRONO FLYBACK
VINTAGE MINT NOS JACKY ICKX EASY RIDER CHRONO
ROLEX DATEJUST MASTERPIECE PEARLMSTER JUBILEE DIAMOND
VINTAGE 27 JEWELS SWISS ENICAR AUTOMATIC WITH BOX   
VINTAGE RARE ORIGINAL SWISS FELCA ETA SELFWIND
STUNNING VINTAGE WYLER RAILROAD LIFEGUARD ETA
ZENITH FLYBACK CHRONO RAINBOW DIVE WATCH

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BUYERS FROM ITALY MUST CONTACT GSW BFORE BUYING! MESSAGE/CALL US 800 438 6894  +17708311257 - LSYF@LSYF.COM OR INFO@GOLDSMITHWORKS.COM. PRIVATE FEED BACK BUYERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED PLEASE READ OUR FEEDBACK AS A SELLER

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STUNNING ORIGINAL TWO TONE GOLD COLOR DIAL
NOTICE THE SECONDS
DIAL SIGNED

AUTOMATIC
INCABLOC
SWISS

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VERY NICE ORIGINAL DIAL IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
WITH JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF PATINA

NEW LUMINANCE HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE HANDS

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CASE IS IN SUPER FINE CONDITION W/O WEAR.
THERE ARE NO WEAR POINTS
WATCH KEPT IN GREAT SERVICED CONDITION

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SUPER NICE PROFILE
34.5mm X 42.5mm

 

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CASE IS 95% WITH ONLY A FEW MINUTE BLEMISHES
THERE IS NO GOLD WEAR ON THE HEAVY PLATED CASE

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COMES WITH PREMIUM HIGH QUALITY
BLACK LIZARD STRAP 

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LOOK AT THE PREMIUM LIZARD SCALING ON THIS STRAP

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NICE FANCY LUG CASING IN AWESOME CONDITION

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NICE FANCY LUG CASING IN AWESOME CONDITION

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STAINLESS STEEL SPECIAL WRENCH SCREW ON CASE BACK
SIGNED
AUTOMATIC
INCABLOC

6193


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WE CHANGED THE SEAL AND OVERHAULED THE MOVEMENT

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HANDS REMOVED AND MADE READY FOR NEW LUMINANCE

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APPLYING LUMINANCE

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SUPER NICE SWISS 1936-1944 BUMPER AUTOMATIC
ORIGINAL MOVEMENT
SIGNED

HOMIS WATCH COMPANY
SWISS
SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS
UNADJUSTED

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CASE RESTORED
CASE BACK RESTORED
MOVEMENT OVERHAULED & SERVICED
~NOT A $50 JOB AS SOME ASIAN WATCH SELLERS CLAIM~

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CONDITION:
EXCELLENT - RUNS EXCELLENT - KEEPS TIME

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WITH YOUR INVESTMENT YOU RECEIVE:

a) THIS VINTAGE TIME PIECE IN A GSW BOX

b) FREE DOUBLE BOXED PARCEL PRO INSURED TWO DAY SHIPPING Free Only In USA. please contact with address and country for international. GSW will apply our normal US costs against the international rates as a discount for international patrons. In addition, any costs for warranty shipping TO the US during the ONE YEAR WARRANTY will be covered by buyer.

c) A ONE YEAR GSW LIMITED WARRANTY(SEE GSW WARRANTY)

d) 650.00 PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE **APPRAISAL

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APPRAISALS ARE STORED ON A GSW DEDICATED SERVER APPRAISAL WEBSITE WHERE YOU MAY DOWN-LOAD, COPY-TO OR FORWARD TO YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY OR JEWELERS MUTUAL ONLINE 24/7


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UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE all watches offered by GSW have been SERVICED. Some required REPAIR AND RESTORATION! Normal Servicing of Mechanical Watches by an EXPERT PROFESSIONAL will run between $180.00 to 580.00, depending on the complication of the movement and that is WITHOUT parts that may be required. SERVICING means DISASSEMBLING THE ENTIRE WATCH AND MOVEMENT, CLEANING SAME, OILING, LUBING AND REASSEMBLING, timing and Sealing. RESTORATION is a separate service from SERVICING and may include CRYSTAL, DIAL, HANDS, CASE, LUGS and BAND. So, WHEN YOU VIEW VINTAGE AND CLASSIC WATCHES OFFERED BY OTHER VENDORS/DEALERS, the question is: WAS THE WATCH SERVICED?

All watches, from mechanical to quartz devices, require periodic cleaning and inspection. GSW provides both cleaning and repair services with our main specialty that of restoring and repairing classic & vintage watches. GSW has established parts accounts with the oldest watch parts houses in the world as well as a network of watch dealers and repair centers around the world. GSW also provides dial restoration services. In addition to servicing new, vintage & classic watches, we also service high grade wristwatches. Think of your watch as you would a fine automobile, it is worth maintaining as it will increase your pleasure of ownership and also enhance the resale or trade-in value. If you plan on passing your watch on to the next generation, skilled periodic maintenance will be greatly appreciated in the future. Visit our studio gallery online for info on restoring or repairing your watch and call for 50% discounts from our advertised pricing!  



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