1960s Sovereign Swiss Self Winding Automatic Mens Watch Parts Repair

A genuine mid-century Swiss automatic with loads of vintage character — offered exactly as found for restoration, repair or parts. This vintage Sovereign Selfwinding wristwatch is a great candidate for the collector or watchmaker who appreciates obscure Swiss watches that you simply don't see every day. Unlike an unidentified estate watch, this one has been opened and photographed so the next owner can see exactly what's inside. THE WATCHThe silver/cream dial is signed: Sovereign SELFWINDING SHOCK PROTECTED WATERPROOF SWISS MADE The dial has an excellent period look, with applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9, applied hour markers and a particularly cool red arrow accent on the sweep seconds hand. It's pure mid-century watch design. ORIGINAL SOVEREIGN SIGNED AUTOMATIC MOVEMENTOpen the case and things get more interesting. The automatic rotor is clearly signed: SWISS MADE UNADJUSTED ONE 1 JEWEL SOVEREIGN WATCH COMPANY INC. BREVET + DEM. That signed movement is an important detail for collectors and watchmakers and is shown clearly in the photographs. This is a genuine mechanical automatic/self-winding watch — not quartz. CONDITION / IMPORTANTTHIS WATCH IS BEING SOLD FOR PARTS OR REPAIR. It should be purchased with the expectation that it will require mechanical service and/or repair before dependable use. No representation is being made regarding accuracy, power reserve, water resistance or service history. The dial shows attractive age-related toning/patina. Case and crys