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Kelbert Early Waterproof Tanq in Solid Stainless Steel, Extra-Fine, c.1943
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Very cool and one of the earliest waterproof rectangular or tank shaped
cases we've seen. The movement sits in a solid block of stainless steel
which is inserted up into the stainless steel case and seals against
the crystal with two screws from the back. From the looks of the clean
factory original dial and the crisp clean original Kelbert movement
inside, it was a sound design. Nice big 28mm x 36mm tank all stainless
steel case is is superb condition with no scratches or damage. Factory
original dial in a pale honey tone with gold leaf trim and Roman numerals
at 3, 6, 9 and 12 with the original hands in blued steel. The original
luminous material is an exact color match between the dial and minutes
hand but for some reason the hour hand fill has yellowed over time.
The dial is signed Kelbert Waterproof Antimagnetic Shockabsorber. Original
crystal is clean and clear. Kelbert signed 17 jewel manual wind movement
is clean and corrosion free and is keeping good time. This is a very
high quality military watch and we were told by the estate that it was
worn through WW2 by a U.S. Naval Officer. Fitted with a new brown lizard-calf
18mm strap. Very cool.
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