Collectible! Circa 1970s Numa Jeannin Skeleton 17J Mechanical Watch (Fully Serviced)
type: Product
description: Make: Numa Jeannin Switzerland Type: Mechanical Model: STC Year of Production: Circa 1970s Movement: 10 1/2 BPH: 18,000 Number of Jewels: 15 Hand and Dial: Arabic Numerals + Baton Indices with Baton Hands Width: 30.3mm Lug to Lug Height: 38.5mm Thickness: 10.0mm Lug Width: 1mm Strap: Brand New Hi-Quality Time King Brand Genuine Fine Calf Brown Leather Strap with Silver Buckle Numa Jeannin was founded in 1906 by Numa-Augustin Jeannin (1880–1958). Watchmaking was already a family occupation: his father, Paul Jeannin-Bourquin, was a watchmaker, and Numa had worked with his brother Henri Jeannin-Rosselet's watchmaking enterprise in nearby Buttes before establishing his own concern in Fleurier. In 1980 Rémy-Bernard Fiechter joined the company, and the firm attempted a clever change of direction: rather than compete directly with inexpensive quartz watches, it began exploiting its own history. This produced the "Les Nostalgiques" collection—mechanical watches deliberately inspired by historical Numa Jeannin/Olma designs. Rémy Fiechter eventually purchased the company in 1987. Numa-Aurèle and Edouard Jeannin died two years later, bringing the Jeannin family's direct involvement with the company effectively to an end. During the subsequent period, an interesting brand hierarchy emerged: Numa Jeannin → higher-grade mechanical watches. Here we have a highly sort-after circa 1970s Numa Jeannins Skeleton Mechanical Watch in stunning condition. A good and thorough clean-up revealed a beautifully preserved Dial, Arabic Numerals and Baton Indices, and Baton Hands. Its see through 2-tone case was buffed as best as possible without compromising its shape and lines albeit a few minor scratches and age marks do remain. The crystal was buffed and is now in excellent condition. The crown is located at the traditional 3H position and is easily accessible. The hands quickset is adjusted via the traditional method of uncorking the crown and turning the crown accordingly. The mechanical mov…
brand: Altimate Group
additional property: Title
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Default Title
offers: AggregateOffer
  low price: 688.00
  high price: 688.00
  price currency: SGD
  offer count: 1
  offers: Offer
    price: 688.00
    price currency: SGD
    availability: https://schema.org/InStock
    item condition: https://schema.org/NewCondition
    shipping details: OfferShippingDetails

BreadcrumbList
item list element: Home
  type: ListItem
  position: 1
  item: /
item list element: shop.altimate.sg
  type: ListItem
  position: 2
  item: https://productregistry.org/merchant/shop.altimate.sg
item list element: Collectible! Circa 1970s Numa Jeannin Skeleton 17J Mechanical Watch (Fully Serviced)
  type: ListItem
  position: 3
  item: https://productregistry.org/product/JVmQ4l7P