JOHN HARDY LARGE STERLING SILVER 925 WATCH . MODEL#4874 。Brand: The John Hardy Collection / Swiss Watch Corporation A rare, beautifully intricate piece of wearable art from The John Hardy Collection. This vintage Swiss-made timepiece features a solid .925 sterling silver case adorned with Hardy\'s signature ornate, handcrafted metalwork including a detailed botanical bezel and a striking celestial/sunburst dial layout. It features a gold-toned crown and matching hands, set on a premium dark brown Swiss-made Alfex crocodile strap. Complete with a vintage inner presentation display tray and patterned outer box sleeve. Features & Details: Case Stampings: \"The John Hardy Collection\", \"Handcrafted\", \"Sterling 925 Silver\", \"Swiss Made SWC\", \"Water Resistant\", \"For Swiss Watch Corporation\" Dial: Dark textured background with an intricate geometric sun/star motif Band: Genuine Crocodile embossed leather, handmade by Alfex of Switzerland Movement: Needs a new battery. It is currently untested and being sold as-is. Metal Case: Shows a natural heavy vintage patina and tarnish on the sterling silver, particularly around the ornate bezel details and case back. It can be polished up beautifully if you prefer a bright finish, or left as-is to preserve its antiqued character. Strap & Hardware: The dark brown crocodile leather strap shows normal light creasing from age and storage but remains structurally intact and highly wearable. The buckle shows significant tarnish/wear to the finish.