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.

• 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.

• 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