My beautiful little Medana arrived today!
Jan 9, 2015 20:34:52 GMT -6
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Post by carl on Jan 9, 2015 20:34:52 GMT -6
And I do mean little! 
Actually, the small size is part of the attraction for me. The case measures in at 29mm without the crown, and the lug width is 14mm. The strap fits perfectly, though. The lugs are quite long in proportion to the case, so that gives it a bit more wrist presence.
The watch is a lot darker shade of gold than in the pics on ebay. And the hands are a beautiful mid blue. I am guessing they have been blued and not painted, as they seem perfectly intact and still sparkle in the light. The dial is a matt gold, which matches almost perfectly with the case. A few scratches on the case, but it still gleams and looks like it has been lovingly worn. The strap suits it beautifully, brown leather with gold stitching, and it is also in very good shape. I reckon there is still lots of wear left in it.
I wound it, but didn't set the time
. And it's ticking away beautifully. I'm guessing it's from around late 40s to early 50s. Will have to do a bit more research on that, though. Haven't had the guts to try and open the case yet, don't want to ruin or scratch it.
Really a beautiful little watch. First time I ever had one this small on my wrist, yet it feels just right somehow. Back in the day, I think this was a fairly normal size.
Cheers,
Carl
Actually, the small size is part of the attraction for me. The case measures in at 29mm without the crown, and the lug width is 14mm. The strap fits perfectly, though. The lugs are quite long in proportion to the case, so that gives it a bit more wrist presence.The watch is a lot darker shade of gold than in the pics on ebay. And the hands are a beautiful mid blue. I am guessing they have been blued and not painted, as they seem perfectly intact and still sparkle in the light. The dial is a matt gold, which matches almost perfectly with the case. A few scratches on the case, but it still gleams and looks like it has been lovingly worn. The strap suits it beautifully, brown leather with gold stitching, and it is also in very good shape. I reckon there is still lots of wear left in it.
I wound it, but didn't set the time
. And it's ticking away beautifully. I'm guessing it's from around late 40s to early 50s. Will have to do a bit more research on that, though. Haven't had the guts to try and open the case yet, don't want to ruin or scratch it.
Really a beautiful little watch. First time I ever had one this small on my wrist, yet it feels just right somehow. Back in the day, I think this was a fairly normal size.
Cheers,
Carl
