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The listing, VINTAGE REMINGTON ELECTRA 23 MAINSPRING WATCH has ended.

Up for auction is a remington electra 23 lifetime mainspring watch. i can not get cover off to replace battery. right now i have no idea whether it works or not. if you have questions or want more pics please ask.

>>free shipping to usa
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Questions & Comments

Great watch! And no need to check for battery, as there is none....it's a " winder"

Feb 3rd, 2015 at 7:02:57 AM PST by

Are you sure? I dont know much about watches or this one at all!! Thanks for the comment though and if its true and it helps other bidders. Thanks AGAIN MZ:):):)!!!

Feb 3rd, 2015 at 5:05:41 PM PST by

You aRe Welcome! As you discovered, it is a mechanical watch, but since it also has "23 JEWELS", that designates this as an "HIGH END WATCH". The jewels, which are traditionally natural rubies, are used as bearings and on the "high wear" parts. DEFINITELY A NICE WATCH, My Friend!!!

Feb 3rd, 2015 at 6:24:10 PM PST by

Hey thank you soo much for your help and the info god luck if you want it to be yours!!!

Feb 4th, 2015 at 3:04:06 AM PST by

To get the Back Off, You would Need a Special Watch Case Back Tool. They are usually Two Pronged that Fit into the *Square Grooves* that U see on it.
It is Hard to Tell if it is a "Men's or Women's" Watch?>Appears to be a Women's though?

Feb 3rd, 2015 at 10:15:24 PM PST by

Hey thanks for the info. I swear you do learn something new everyday. Good luck if you bid!!

Feb 4th, 2015 at 2:58:46 AM PST by

Thanks my friend! This is a man's dress watch....cannot tell the date of manufacture without liking at the serial number inside , but from what I know of these, 1970 was the last year for these particular ones which began (as I was told) in 1920, so this is at least 45 years.....just have not seen one with so many "sparklies" (which I believe to be diamond chips) on the face.

Feb 4th, 2015 at 3:47:43 AM PST by

Thank you. i hope you win it!!!!:) The funny thing is I bought this for 3.00$ dollars

Feb 4th, 2015 at 3:51:11 AM PST by

...typo!...can't tell date without "looking" at serial number inside... :-)

Feb 4th, 2015 at 3:49:24 AM PST by

:) thanks again

Feb 4th, 2015 at 4:18:45 AM PST by

You're Welcome! And YOU got a Grrrreat Deal!!!

Feb 4th, 2015 at 4:36:19 AM PST by

Yeah I did!! Bought it at a local antique store just sitting there with other watches that were priced 2.95$. I figured I would buy it and see how it did on here!!!

Feb 4th, 2015 at 5:05:59 AM PST by

That is crazy cool! Well, ya got a good eye for stuff too! Lord knows how many people looked at it and didn't realize what was there! Don't ya just love it?!

Feb 5th, 2015 at 1:10:20 AM PST by

Yes it is!! Thanks I'm always looking for neat things. I dont have a huge budget being so young but I'll grab it if i like it.

Feb 5th, 2015 at 6:44:11 AM PST by

Bad news after trying to wind it< i can no longer adjust time after you pull knob out> seems like it may have broke once again i knoe very little about it and i guess thats what i get for playing with it> i will now leave it alone hopefully its still okay> i understand if the buyer does not want it after bidding> thanks mickey z honest is best policy!!

Feb 6th, 2015 at 7:12:33 AM PST by

Have U Tried to "Wind" the Watch?

Feb 3rd, 2015 at 3:38:51 PM PST by

Yes i have!! That seems to work fine when you wind the minute hand everything goes smoothly and the hour hand works accordingly!! You know i wish listia let you upload short videos say 20 seconds or less for such objects like this to prove what the seller is actually saying!!! Anyways thanks for asking and stopping by my auction!!:)

Feb 3rd, 2015 at 5:03:45 PM PST by

Have you tried winding it to see if it works and keeps accurate time?

Feb 6th, 2015 at 6:33:38 AM PST by

I have tried winding it. It does work. Thats about all I know about it. the seconds hand seems to work fine thanks for stopping by and asking.!!

Feb 6th, 2015 at 6:55:35 AM PST by

That is great!

One other question:

It is hard to tell by the photos. Can you describe the color and condition of the finish of the watch band? Was it gold and now the finish has worn off or is it in good shape and is gold, but just hard to tell in the photo?

Feb 6th, 2015 at 7:12:19 AM PST by

Please read my comment i just posted. the band was gold toned but now rubbing off to a silver look.

Feb 6th, 2015 at 7:14:24 AM PST by

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