54007: Angelus Extremely Rare Tinkler Automatic Quarter

Angelus Extremely Rare Tinkler Automatic Quarter Repeater Wristwatch. c.1957 Case: 36mm, stainless steel, two piece case x screw down back Dial: satin silver with applied silver elongated arrows, dashes and "12", pitched dauphine hands Movement: A. Schild caliber 1850, 17 jewel automatic movement (modified for repeating). Band: modern tan leather, stitched strap with generic stainless buckle. Accompanied by a vintage expansion bracelet which was on the watch when received. Will fit up to an 8 inch wrist. Signed: dial, case and movement signed by maker. It's the mid-1950's and while other watch companies were trying figure out how to produce an electric timepiece or at least if and when they should produce an electric timepiece, Angelus decided to produce a quarter hour repeating, automatic wristwatch and they called it "The Tinkler." In retrospect, perhaps, not the best use of the company's resources and perhaps not the best name but it did make for the extremely limited production of one of the oddest wristwatches of the latter half of the 20th century. With less than 100 pieces presumed manufactured and only a handful showing up in the market over the past 20 years, here is your chance to possess the truly elusive Tinkler. HID03101062020 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Type: Angelus Extremely Rare Tinkler Automatic Quarter Repeater Wristwatch.c.1957Signed: dial, case and movement signed by maker.Model: TinklerDial: satin silver with applied silver elongated arrows, dashes and "12"Hands: pitched dauphine handsMetal: stainless steelCase Info: two piece case / screw down backCase Width: 36mmCrystal: acrylicWatch Movement: A. Schild caliber 1850, 17 jewel automatic movement (modified for repeating).Band: modern tan leather, stitched strap with generic stainless buckle. Accompanied by a vintage expansion bracelet which was on the watch when received. Will fit up to an 8 inch wrist.Circa: 1957Condition: Very fine example of an extremely odd and rare timepiece. Watch remains unpolished with sharp lug and case corners. Case back stamps are strong and defined. A few light surface scratches on the case back but otherwise no dings or scratches of note. Crown might be a replacement - it is signed "M" or "W". Gorgeous original dial. Well preserved movement. Only one watchmakers mark on the inner case back. The watch sets, winds and runs and the repeater function operates correctly but the service history appears to have been minimal and the piece is sold as described with no further warranty. As always, a fresh service is recommended for everyday use. Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"Buyer's Premium per Lot:25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $300,001 and $3,000,000, plus 15% of any amount over $3,000,001 per lot.