Key Features
Posh retro watch in rare barely worn condition with original box, running like new! The bracelet itself seems to be an interesting example of Swiss jewellery craftsmanship. Regency is a sub-brand of well-known in Great Britain Accurist SA company.
Perfect dial, near-perfect overall condition, original box included. Manual Swiss Made shockproof movement, works like new with 35+ hours power reserve.
About Accurist
Accurist was founded in 1946 in London by Asher and Rebeca Loftus. They made watches that consisted entirely of Swiss components, which guaranteed consistent high-quality, and placed the company higher on the competitive watch market. The Accurist brand truly blossomed at around 1965 with their ‘Old England’ watch line, which aimed to introduce and promote the idea that watches could be a fashion accessory, and not merely a ‘once in a lifetime’ purchase. This movement was popularised by the likes of Twiggy and The Beatles, causing the brightly coloured and out-there designs of this new watch style to become a part of the London fashion at the time. The 1970’s was also a successful decade for Accurist, with the popularisation of quartz movements and digital watches, technologies that were often represented by the Accurist brand in the media – their digital quartz watch was chosen as the official watch for the Concorde aircraft pilots.
Up until the early 2000’s, Accurist was a highly popular and well-known brand, still creating good quality watches to this day. However, their heyday was undeniable from the 60’s through to the 80’s, and their classical, stylish watches from that period can still widely be found on the markets.
Servicing and Guarantee
This timepiece has been serviced with full disassembly. There is a 12-month guarantee, subject to the usage and care guidelines.
Overview
Case and Strap
- Round case with integrated bracelet.
- Gold-plated.
- Stainless steel snap caseback with ‘Accurist’ brand name.
- Original gold-plated crown.
- Dustproof.
- Acrylic crystal (original).
- Genuine leather strap with hypoallergenic lining.
Dimensions:
- Width w/o crown 33 mm.
- Width w/ crown 34.2 mm.
- Full height 32.4 mm.
- Thickness 9 mm.
- Bracelet width 24 to 16 mm.
- Bracelet length up to 19-20 cm wrist.
Dial and Hands
- Gold tone satin micro pattern dial.
- One jewel at 12 position.
- “REGENCY” signature below numeral 12 position.
- Gold tone Dauphine style hands.
Movement
- Swiss-made movement.
- FHF/MST 69N caliber.
- 17 jewels.
- Manual wind.
- Incabloc shockproof system.
- Polished screws.
Testing Results
- Testing duration: 2 week cyclic test.
- Average timekeeping range: 15-30 sec/day.
Servicing and Guarantee
- Fully serviced.
- Mechanics in full working order.
- 12-month guarantee.
- Guarantee Terms and Conditions.
Links and Resources:
History of the Accurist Brand (official website).
