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ERNEST BOREL Romance Series II GS1856 with See-Through Back & Caliber 2824

This watch was SOLD at a Private Auction or to a Private Collector.


Gender: male Accessories: none Crystal: sapphire glass Dial Width: 29 mm Dial Height: 29 mm	Movement: 25 jewels automatic Case: stainless steel Case Width: 38 mm without crown Case Height: 45 mm with lugs Case Number: GS1856 Movement Number: CALIBER 2824-2 Bracelet: leather Bracelet Width: 19 mm Bracelet Length: 7 in (measures up to 8.75 in with case)

This is an authentic Swiss-made ERNEST BOREL Romance Series II GS1856 Automatic Date Watch

98% Original / Complete ERNEST BOREL parts - new band & clasp
white detail against textured black dial
stainless steel bezel, case, crown & clasp
stainless steel/glass see-through case back
new black leather band
25 jewels ETA CALIBER 2824 automatic movement

I described this watch as having 99% Original parts though the band is new because leather bands are disposable & need to be replaced after some time of use. They are not considered a permanent part of the watch.

The photos presented below are of the actual item for sale. Kindly study them carefully because what you see is what you will get. We try our best to describe watches as accurately as we can that's why we present them visually & literally. In case we missed a few points, you are welcome to ask questions.

This watch keeps good time & is in good working condition! Add this to your collection of vintage quality timepieces!

ernest borel romance gs1856 automatic date watch

This beautiful ERNEST BOREL Romance Series II Watch features an elaborate case with decorative lugs, cut steel Roman numeral hours & a see-through glass case back. We are offering this elegant timepiece for sale at a fraction of its retail price - a chance to own a watch of this beauty, at this price is a rare opportunity!

This timepiece is a current model in production, which retails at about $1200 brand new.

Here is the link to the official ERNEST BOREL website for your reference, featuring the Romance Series II Collection : http://ernestborel.ch/en/wristwatch/automatic/romance_series_2/#GS1856_5532BK

EXTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *EXCELLENT condition (88-92%): Evidence of use is visible to the unaided eye. Scratches are light, but more numerous than "near mint".

INTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *NEAR MINT condition (93-97%): working perfectly, keeping good time & needs nothing.

*condition descriptives mainly based on the Timezone Grading System

stainless steel elaborate case with decorative lugs

stainless steel bezel

matte textured black dial in PRISTINE condition with crisp markings & a flawless surface

steel hands

cut steel Roman numeral hour markers

steel ERNEST BOREL symbol logo & name logo at 12 o'clock

white "AUTOMATIC" & "SWISS MADE" at 6 o'clock

original ERNEST BOREL stainless steel crown

original ERNEST BOREL sapphire crystal

new/replacement black leather band

Bracelet Length: 7 in (measures up to 8.75 in with case)

new/replacement stainless steel clasp

glass case back secured with stainless steel ring; "ALL STAINLESS STEEL", "ERNEST BOREL", "SAPPHIRE", "5 ATM", "YA001 N" & "GS1856" embossed