"FAVRE-LEUBA Genève - Since 1815, The Swiss Watch For All Climates"

FAVRE-LEUBA 
Sea-King 
17 Jewels 
TwinPower Cal. 253 
Wristwatch 
 
This is an interesting timepiece, a vintage Favre-Leuba Geneve Sea-King wristwatch dated the late 1960's early 1970's. 
 
It is a manual wind watch powered by an original signed Favre-Leuba movement caliber 253, TwinPower, 17 jewels and Swiss made. The Favre-Leuba movement Cal. 253 has the unusual design of two mainsprings running in parallel for deliver more consistent power that makes to have more power reserve (TwintPower). 

Cased in 29.7mm round case, all in stainless steel. Screwed-in back. Water resistant. 

It has a green sunburst dial featuring white Arabic Numerals, green luminous arrow markers and silver luminous matching hands. The dial is also signed with Favre-Leuba Genève on top and Sea-King on the bottom. 

This watch is coming with a black genuine leather two-piece strap. 

After 60 years, it is still in good condition, keeps good time and runs very well!

Thank you for looking!  Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers.

Movement: 
Favre-Leuba 
TwinPower 
Cal. 253 
Swiss Made  

Case Markings:  
Favre-Leuba 
Stainless Steel 
Swiss Made  
Waterproof  
G1093T 

Measurements (mm):  
Case 29.7  
Case w/Crown 32.8  
Case Lug to Lug 38   
Case Thickness 8.5   
Lug Width 17  
Band Width 16    

About FAVRE-LEUBA 

The company was founded in 1737 by Abraham Favre in Le Locle, Switzerland, making it one of the oldest watch companies in the world. Originally, it started as a small workshop producing clocks and pocket watches. It was in 1815 when Abraham Favre Jr. forged a partnership with Auguste Leuba, birthing the iconic brand, Favre Leuba. 

During the 20th century, Favre-Leuba continued to innovate, introducing several pioneering technologies in watchmaking. In 1925, they launched the Bivouac, the world's first wristwatch with an altimeter, catering to the needs of mountaineers and adventurers. This marked the beginning of Favre-Leuba's reputation for producing watches for extreme conditions.

Today, Favre-Leuba remains a respected name in the world of watchmaking, valued by collectors and enthusiasts for its heritage and quality. 

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size. 

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust the lighting, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that. 

The condition is pre-owned. 
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. 
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.  

It will be carefully packed. 

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Thank you for looking!  

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