VERY RARE RONSON WATCH LIGHTER IN RHODIUM PLATE




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Reference Number: Avaluer:8194449Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original Description:
This listing is for a VERY RARE Ronson Watch Lighter in rhodium plate. First introduced in 1936, this and one other model are the only known Ronson pocket lighters that have a watch. This is one of the "uber" lighters in my late father's collection, and according to him it was one of the lighters that he had to have; I hope it finds a collector that cherishes it as much as he did. It is in good condition, with noticeable wear on the finish, but nothing major. In your hand the finish lo...oks very good, and to be honest that is how I had intended to list it until I saw the photos. The combination of a lighted photo booth and high definition camera really reveal blemishes that weren't very noticeable to the naked eye. There are no dents or dings to list. The engine turned design is beautiful, the tiny dots on the face seem to sparkle at angles. There is some light surface wear on most of the finish, and some small chips on the watch bezel, but overall the finish is nice. The watch DOES WORK, but it definitely needs to be cleaned by someone that knows what they are doing. I wound the crown just a couple of times, and the watch ran for a few hours. I did have to give it a light tap on the back to get it to start, but it woke up like an old champ ready to run. The watch face is clean, and has a gorgeous two toned design. The crystal is clear, and has no scratches. With a gentle pull the crown will pull out, and the hands turn smoothly, but be care, it only takes a tiny click of the crown for it to be in position to adjust the time. The lighter insert pulls out for service, and it too could use a good cleaning. The fitment will sometimes stick open, but closes easily with a light tap. The flint tube is clear, and with a flint inserted it will light, but it is a bit stubborn at times. It has a fresh wick, and good cotton in the fuel tank. This is a petrol lighter, and although it has NOT been filled and tested it should light with no some fuel and a flint. Thank you for looking, and good luck with the bidding! ***SO THAT I CAN INSURE THE SHIPPING OF THIS PARTICULAR LIGHTER I WILL ONLY OFFER USPS PRIORITY FOR SHIPPING TO ANY LOCATION DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN.***
!!!!!DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STRIKE YOUR LIGHTER WHEN YOU RECEIVE IT. I DONOT SHIP ANY LIGHTER WITH A FLINT INSERTED, AND A DRY STRIKE CAN DAMAGE IT. YOUMUST INSERT A FLINT PRIOR TO STRIKING IT!!!!!*****NOTICE*****Please understand that you are bidding on lighters that are likely a halfcentury old or more. I DO NOT guarantee that the lighter you are purchasingwill work. I do make every effort to clear out the flint tubes and show thelighters sparking, but I DO NOT add any fuel to the lighters to check for leaksor ignition. I cannot ship a lighter with a trace of fuel in it or I face HEAVYfines, therefore I do not add fuel. I WILL NOT accept a return for a lighterthat leaks or doesn’t ignite. Please keep in mind that if a wick lightersparks, has a wick and cotton, it should light with no issue. Butane lighterswill sometimes begin to leak over time, but that is not definite. If they doleak it is usually a matter of replacing the seals, and the lighter works fine.I DO remove the flint prior to shipping to insure there will be no spark. The buyer isresponsible for purchasing insurance should it be desired. The seller will useUSPS First Class or Priority depending on weight of package for all domesticshipments. The seller will use USPS Priority for ALL international shipments unlessinstructed otherwise by the buyer. I apologize for the inconvenience, but I WILL NOT BEOFFERING USPS FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ANYMORE. I am not able to insure First ClassInternational packages, nor can I track them. I have had several packages thatwere lost, and I have to issue the buyer a full refund; ultimately I am thesole victim. The seller is not responsible for package once USPS receives it. THE BUYER ISRESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING A CORRECT AND CURRENT ADDRESS. ANY PACKAGES RETURNEDTO SELLER BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT ADDRESS WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL POSTAGE FROMTHE BUYER. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. I WILL COMBINE SHIPPING ONMULTIPLE PURCHASES. PLEASE MAKE PAYMENT WITHIN 5 DAYS. I never charge one cent over the USPSrate. However, eBay gives all sellers a discount on shipping charges if wepurchase postage through their site. The discount will vary from 3% tosometimes as high as 20%. The seller DOES NOT know what discount they will begiven until the postage is purchased. Please DO NOT ask for a refund forshipping charges. THIS IS ALL VERIFIABLE THROUGH EBAY. Thank you for your consideration. I will always leavefeedback for all purchases, and would be grateful if the buyers would do thesame! I try to ship next day if at all possible, but I do not ship onthe weekends. I always pack everything with care. Thank you.!!!!!DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STRIKE YOURLIGHTER WHEN YOU RECEIVE IT. I DO NOT SHIP ANY LIGHTER WITH A FLINT INSERTED, AND A DRY STRIKE CAN DAMAGE IT. YOU MUST INSERT A FLINT PRIOR TO STRIKING IT!!!!!




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