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$320 Canadian shipped OBO
Bertmar triple calendar
Circa 1950s
A. Schild 1380 (base AS 1291) movement
17 jewels
Yellow gold filled over nickel case (or possibly aluminum)
Steel snap down case back
Serial number 226
Case measures 33mm wide 37mm lug to lug with 17mm lugs
Case shows well with some plate thinning
Dial shows well with some patina
Movement winds sets and runs minus (-) 2 seconds dial up over 24 hours
Original case, dial, hands
Newer replacement crystal and crown
Comes with a new leather strap
The case has some wear and the setting buttons have been replaced
To set the calendar hands make sure the time is set well past midnight to at least 7AM. Turning the hands forwards advances the weekday. Pressing the button at 2 o'clock advances the month and pressing the button at 4 o'clock moves the date hand.
Bertmar was a Canadian label used by People's credit jewelers founded by Frank Gerstein. The name originates by way of his sons, Bert(rand) and Mar(vin).
Bertmar triple calendar
Circa 1950s
A. Schild 1380 (base AS 1291) movement
17 jewels
Yellow gold filled over nickel case (or possibly aluminum)
Steel snap down case back
Serial number 226
Case measures 33mm wide 37mm lug to lug with 17mm lugs
Case shows well with some plate thinning
Dial shows well with some patina
Movement winds sets and runs minus (-) 2 seconds dial up over 24 hours
Original case, dial, hands
Newer replacement crystal and crown
Comes with a new leather strap
The case has some wear and the setting buttons have been replaced
To set the calendar hands make sure the time is set well past midnight to at least 7AM. Turning the hands forwards advances the weekday. Pressing the button at 2 o'clock advances the month and pressing the button at 4 o'clock moves the date hand.
Bertmar was a Canadian label used by People's credit jewelers founded by Frank Gerstein. The name originates by way of his sons, Bert(rand) and Mar(vin).