Vintage WWII era Liban Incabloc military style watch/ Mechanical self-wind/ Works Well, Leather Strap, new old-stock crystal
The Basics
This WWII era Liban watch is in excellent condition given its age (it dates to the 1940s). It is a 34mm (crown included) adult mechanical self-winding watch with a stainless-steel case. Except for the band, all parts are original (case, dial, hands, movement, etc.), including a new old-stock crystal. It has a pull out crown at the 3 o’clock position and a new leather bracelet.
The Condition
This watch is in excellent condition for its age (to the best of our knowledge, it is between 75-80 years old). The case looks amazing; there are no dents or dings and only minimal wear. The dial looks great, too—there is some patina on it, but it is otherwise fully intact and visually stunning from eye-level and on the wrist. The watch functions properly. It has been wound and keeps a charge lasting over a day and a half.
The crown is solid—it pulls out and pushes in securely and tightly.
The Case and Band
The case measures approximately 34 mm wide (including the crown) by approximately 10.5 mm thick. You should use care with the watch around water, given that it is a vintage watch. It is stamped “water resistant,” (as well as shock resistant and anti-magnetic). You should never swim, bath, or shower with a watch like this. The gap between the lugs is 16 mm. The band is genuine leather, black, with a buckle enclosure.
Features and complications:
• Second Hand
• Minute hand
• Hour hand
Specifications
General
Style: Sports, Dress, Casual, Classic,
Gender: Adult Unisex, Men, Women
Movement: Mechanical
Caliber: Liban Swiss 17 Jewels
Case
Case Width: approximately 34 mm (including crown)
Case Thickness: approximately 10.5 mm
Case Shape: Round
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Crystal Material: Acrylic Glass
Water Resistance: Water Resistant
Crown Position: 03:00
Screw Down Crown: No
Second Crown: No
Complications
Second Hand: Yeas
Minute Hand: Yes
Hour Hand: Yes
Day/Date: No
Band
Replaceable Band: Yes
Band Material: Leather
Band Color: Black
Dial
Dial Color: Champagne/Light gold
Hour Markings: Arabic numerals at every hour at minute; indexes at every minute, with numbers again at every 5 seconds on the chapter ring.
On the Dial
“LIBAN,” “WATERPROOF,” “INCABLOC”
Hand Colors
Hour Hand: Black and Orange/yellow
Minute Hand: Black and Orange/yellow
Second Hand: Black
I try to provide as much information as possible, and I aim for all the information to be accurate so that you know exactly what you are purchasing. This is a rare, beautiful watch. You will have a hard time finding one like in this condition. Though it is 75+ years old, it runs and looks great.
Extra care is required for the ownership and care of a vintage watch. You can damage a mechanical watch by overwinding it. Manuals and videos on how to maintain and operate watches are available online. There are plenty of instructional videos on how to set the time, replace the band, and so on. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Mechanical watches of this age are NOT BRAND-NEW WATCHES. They will not keep time as accurately as a quartz watch or a new automatic watch, though you can make adjustments on the movement (we advise you have a professional do so). So, please, make sure that you understand you are buying a vintage timepiece that will keep good but not perfect time. For perfect time, you are better off with a new watch.
Please review the details and photographs carefully. I do not accept returns.
The watch will be securely packaged and shipped within one day of payment via USPS.