Lot #38: Vintage 17-Jewel CITO Ring Watch – Extremely Rare – Collectible Piece

CITO was a smaller European watchmaker active for a limited time, producing traditional mechanical wrist and pocket watches. They rarely made anything outside of standard timepieces, and ring watches were not part of their regular lineup, which adds to this item’s rarity and desirability for collectors of unusual horology pieces. About the Watch Brand: CITO Movement: Mechanical, 17 jewels Style: Ring Watch (uncommon category) Era: Mid-1900s Condition: A professional watch shop recently opened and inspected the movement and noted the inside is in good condition, impressive for a piece of this age. Cosmetic Wear: Shows normal vintage patina appropriate for its age (see photo). Why This Piece Is Special CITO produced watches for only a short period limited surviving pieces They focused almost exclusively on conventional watches ring watches were not typical production Hard to find any information or similar models online suggests rarity 17-jewel movements are higher-quality compared to lower-jewel budget movements of the same era Great For Vintage watch collectors Jewelry watch collectors Anyone looking for a unique conversation piece Restoration or display Pickup category timeslot {A}