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Griswald · 2 June 2015, 08:44 AM

Hello all, I recently found and purchased for $3 a neat old watch at an estate sale. It was in a box of about 50 watches, and this one just jumped out a bit different than the timex/seikos, etc...

I did not know if it would run, I just thought it was a neat looking watch. I cleaned it up (was filthy) and wound it, and...it works! (about 1 minute fast a day)

Anyhow, I am just curious about this watch, from what I have been learning on TRF, I would guess it is from the 1930's or 1940's. It has a pretty cool date function (complication) that works also.

After a fairly decent Google search, I have not found any others like it, nor who might have made it, but this brand (I think) was associated with Selza Watch Co. SA. On the back of the case it say Fond Acier Inoxydable (Stainless steel back) and the number 11358.

If anyone might know something about Solix or this watch I would love to learn more about it please.

I love taking old things that have been neglected and put them back in serviceable order for use!

Very best,
Griswald

joli160 · 2 June 2015, 08:50 AM

Nice piece

Griswald · 3 June 2015, 10:25 AM

ttt

lflores4538 · 22 November 2015, 01:49 AM

I have a similar watch, only mine has Arabic numbers rather than Roman numerals and my case is in need of repair(lots of dings and scratches). Have you had any luck on the Brand's history? I too am very curious...where was it sold, price point,who manufactured the movement...

OmegaJJH · 22 November 2015, 05:32 AM

Interesting.

Thanks for sharing.

2 June 2015, 08:44 AM	#1
Griswald "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Way out there... Posts: 368	Solix watch question Hello all, I recently found and purchased for $3 a neat old watch at an estate sale. It was in a box of about 50 watches, and this one just jumped out a bit different than the timex/seikos, etc... I did not know if it would run, I just thought it was a neat looking watch. I cleaned it up (was filthy) and wound it, and...it works! (about 1 minute fast a day) Anyhow, I am just curious about this watch, from what I have been learning on TRF, I would guess it is from the 1930's or 1940's. It has a pretty cool date function (complication) that works also. After a fairly decent Google search, I have not found any others like it, nor who might have made it, but this brand (I think) was associated with Selza Watch Co. SA. On the back of the case it say Fond Acier Inoxydable (Stainless steel back) and the number 11358. If anyone might know something about Solix or this watch I would love to learn more about it please. I love taking old things that have been neglected and put them back in serviceable order for use! Very best, Griswald Attached Images Last edited by Griswald; 2 June 2015 at 08:50 AM.. Reason: add photo

2 June 2015, 08:50 AM	#2
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	Nice piece __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

22 November 2015, 01:49 AM	#4
lflores4538 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 1	I have a similar watch, only mine has Arabic numbers rather than Roman numerals and my case is in need of repair(lots of dings and scratches). Have you had any luck on the Brand's history? I too am very curious...where was it sold, price point,who manufactured the movement... Attached Images

3 June 2015, 10:25 AM	#3
Griswald "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Way out there... Posts: 368	ttt

22 November 2015, 05:32 AM	#5
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

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