{"product_id":"vintage-lark-17-jewel-date-mechanical-watch-requires-winding","title":"Vintage Lark 17-Jewel Date Mechanical Watch - Requires Winding","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Lark mechanical wristwatch features a cream analog dial with gold-tone applied indices, Arabic numerals at 12, 6, and 9, and a framed date window at 3 o’clock. The script Lark signature is accompanied by 17 JEWELS, while UNBREAKABLE MAINSPRING is printed above 6 o’clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round gold-tone case, tapered lugs, matching hands, and domed crystal give the piece a classic mid-century dress-watch profile. The stainless-steel back is marked BASE METAL BEZEL, preserving useful period construction information for collectors and restorers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Lark 17-jewel analog wristwatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream dial with gold-tone applied markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFramed date window at 3 o’clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 JEWELS and UNBREAKABLE MAINSPRING dial text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-tone base-metal case with stainless-steel back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical movement; requires winding and operation is untested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The domed crystal is cracked across the center and has numerous additional scratches, cloudy areas, and edge wear. The cream dial is heavily stained, yellowed, spotted, and marked, with visible deterioration around the date aperture and lower text. The gold-tone hands, numerals, and indices are tarnished, and the case, lugs, and crown show extensive plating loss, rust-colored corrosion, dark oxidation, and pitting. The winding action, date change, and timekeeping have not been tested. It has no band or strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplied photos form part of the condition description; this watch is offered as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52636321382702,"sku":"WATCH-10-2","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/1293\/9054\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep7_2026_08_41_49AM_10.png?v=1789206407","url":"https:\/\/sabigoods.com\/products\/vintage-lark-17-jewel-date-mechanical-watch-requires-winding","provider":"Sabi Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}