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Arctos S Yellow Gold Vintage German Military Manual Wristwatch
Price:$1,100
$1,120List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Arctos
- Case Material:
- Weight:35.8 g
- Case Dimensions:Width: 1.38 in (35 mm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1950
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Metairie, LA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU65633095243
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