Vintage Fremes 17 Jewels GF Watch

The Vintage Fremes 17 Jewels GF Watch combines craftsmanship from S. Fremes and Co. Ltd., a reputable Toronto jewelry manufacturer, with a precise 17-jewel Swiss mechanical movement. This integration of local design and high-quality engineering offers durability and reliability, suitable for both daily wear and special occasions. Key Features: Mechanical Movement: Requires manual winding; it does not use a battery. Year : 1940s-50s Design: A sculpted, gold-tone case paired with a dainty expansion-style bracelet typical of mid-century fashion. Gold Filled Face & Band 10K GF Face: Composition: By weight, 5% of the case must be 10-karat gold to qualify as "gold-filled" under standard regulations Durability: Gold-filled material is significantly thicker and more durable than standard gold plating, making it resistant to tarnishing and wearing through to the base metal over time. Watch Band: Crusader 1/20 12K GF "Crusader" was the brand name of the band, while the alphanumeric string describes its metallic quality. 1/20 12K GF: This means that 1/20th (or 5%) of the band’s total weight is 12-karat gold. Material Breakdown: Since 12-karat gold is 50% pure gold, the band contains approximately 2.5% pure gold by weight. Expansion Bands: Crusader made popular mid-century expansion bands that were commonly paired with ladies' dress watches of this era. Final Sale All watches are sold as is without a working battery