Crawford Automatic 100 Se 〈Full HD〉

If the automatic winding bridge wears out, repair costs exceed the watch’s value. But that’s true for any vintage automatic under $500. Final Verdict: 7.8/10 | Category | Score (out of 10) | |----------|------------------| | Design | 8 | | Movement | 7 | | Build Quality | 8 | | Value | 9 | | Practicality (modern use) | 6 | | Collectibility | 7 | | Emotional Factor | 8 |

Note: As a vintage watch from a defunct brand (Crawford Watch Co., based in New York, active mid-20th century), exact specs vary by production year. This review is based on the most common SE (Special Edition) reference from the late 1960s–early 1970s, featuring a Swiss automatic movement and a distinctive case design. Introduction: The Ghost of Madison Avenue In the golden age of American watchmaking (roughly 1940–1970), thousands of brands existed between the titans like Hamilton, Bulova, and Elgin. Crawford Watch Company, headquartered at 630 Fifth Avenue, New York, was one of the "assemblers"—importing Swiss movements, designing American cases, and selling them through jewelers without the massive ad budgets of the big three. crawford automatic 100 se

No. Hand-winding? Yes (on ETA 2452 – caution: older automatics can strip easily; wind gently). Quickset date? No. You’ll need to roll past midnight repeatedly. Annoying, but period-correct. If the automatic winding bridge wears out, repair

The acrylic crystal is a scratch magnet (Polywatch fixes it). The crown gaskets are likely shot – do not get this watch wet , even if it claims “water-resistant” on the case back. That guarantee expired 50 years ago. This review is based on the most common