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UNDERWOOD TRAVEL OR DESK CASE WATCH WINDER ~ RARE BURLWOOD CASE ~ A/C ~ NEW

Estimated price for orientation: 1 199 $

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Description
Brand: Underwood Material: Burlwood
Type: Travel Winder Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland


 UNDERWOOD MODULAR WINDING SYSTEM ~ SINGLE TRAVEL BOX CONSISTING OF A BURLWOOD OUTER BOX AND INSIDE IS THE WINDING 'ROTOBOX,' WITH A GLASS COVER  IN FRONTTHE HAND-CRAFTED GENUINE BURLWOOD CASE is perfect for TRAVEL, keeping your watch on a dresser, in a safe, or in your suitcase ready for travel.  Bottom has a dark green material covered with the "Underwood logo."It's true you can get a much less expensive winder, but this is like the Rolls Royce for cars. One doesn't need a Patek Philippe, Jaeger LeCoultre, Rolex, Cartier, etc. - you can get far far cheaper watches - but if you want (and can afford) the best, this is the way to go. AND SINCE ITS BEEN SITTING IN MY SAFE FOR AWHILE AND THE UNFORTUNATE HAZING OF THE VARNISH, I'M OFFERING IT AT A FANTASTIC PRICE. 
THE REGULAR PRICE IS A AROUND $1850.00, BUT I'M OFFERING IT AT A HUGE DISCOUNT, BELOW WHOLESALE.  The case still looks great, functions perfectly since its never been used, and is a terrific deal.  If you need it Mint perfect, you can always go buy one for near $2K !!Underwood (London) traditional renowned quality winding module, this "RotoBox" is SWISS MADE (I read some are being made now in Italy, undoubtedly less desirable and less costly).

NOTICE that Underwood is in fact now offering a CHEAPER LINE of winders.This one is powered by the classic motor to maintain and keep your automatic watch in optimum working condition. The ROTOBOX itself is the "guts," the motor that cycles the winder. It has a strong Swiss made mechanism, and should you ever need it, parts are replaceable from Underwood (I needed a drive belt in one of my winders and the Company sent me extras at no charge).

On-Off SwitchTwo LED'S lights, one red and one green to inform you of functionAn electric AC plug-in power cord is INCLUDED. There is a silver lined opening in the rear of the leather case which allows the AC adapter to plug into the RotoBox

COMES WITH:

Burlwood outer shell
RotoBox 'Acorn' winder
AC power cord
Universal watch holder
Underwood paperwork


The box is made so that it can also be powered by 2 readily available standard "C" batteries simple 800mAh each (not only AC electricity). However,  the winder (inner module) was not designed to be separated - it must be removed from the burlwood shell to access the battery compartment; it CAN be removed from the burlwood case but it is very hard to do, might result in a broken winder, since the company glued it in. I took mine apart so I could then just run it off batteries if I chose, but it too patience and work - do so at YOUR OWN PERIL. Underwood can do it, but you have to send it to them in Italy and the cost for shipping etc. would probably not be worth it. I have included a picture of the winder removed from a case of mine.
CONDITION:  NEW never used. Stored in the box as purchased from Shreve Jewelers in San Francisco a few years ago. HOWEVER, NOTE that the varnish has FOGGED, turned a milky white on the sides and in front.   This I'm told can result from moisture affecting the finish. It can be refinished but again probably not at a cost effective point.
At the Price its being offered I would say don't worry about it, after a while you won't even notice it, but you WILL NOTICE the difference in your wallet from the savings.   YOU WILL NOT FIND another one, Brand NEW, but with a cosmetic defect, at anywhere near this price !!

**** NOTE: I ALSO HAVE THE UNDERWOOD BURLWOOD 3 WATCH WINDER AND ANOTHER SINGLE HOLDER WITH ENCASED IN A CALFSKIN LEATHER TRAVEL CASE /  SHELL (presently listed on ebay).  I HAVE INCLUDED PICTURES OF THESE TWO BELOW. IF INTERESTED INQUIRE ****Check out my !Be sure to add me to your !

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