Disclaimer: This vintage timepiece has been serviced with all original components checked; however, due to natural wear on the movement, timing performance will not be accurate. The watch must not be exposed to moisture or high-impact activities to avoid permanent damage. The item is sold "as is" in honest, original condition.
Commissioned by Indonesian President Sukarno for the 1962 Asian Games, the Garuda Jetmaster houses a Swiss-sourced 21-jewel mechanical ebauche within a heavily case with lyre lugs. This localized branding strategy utilized imported components, verifiable by the shockproof and waterproof designations printed below the central pinion on the matte black dial. Time is tracked via faceted arrow markers and a red-tipped sweep seconds hand that traverses the inner perimeter beneath a scratched acrylic crystal.
The Garuda brand was established in 1962 at the behest of Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno, who sought a domestic watch brand of international quality. While Garuda is a distinct Indonesian entity named after the country's national symbol, historical models typically utilized Swiss movements, specifically from Ronda.
Overall Grade: 5 / 10 | Honest Condition, Heavy Wear Production: est. 1960s Contents: Watch Only Genre: Vintage Dress Watch
Size: 36mm Thickness: approx. 10mm Lug Width: approx. 18mm
Case: Stainless steel, mirrorred finish, heavily worn Bezel: Stainless steel, mirrored finish, heavily worn Dial: Black dial, applied arrow-shaped markers, heavily worn Hands: Steel dauphine hands, heavily worn
Crown: Stainless steel, push-pull crown, heavily worn Crystal: Domed acrylic crystal, heavily worn Bracelet: Aftermarket leather strap Caseback: Stainless steel, solid, screw-down, heavily worn Movement: Manual Wind Caliber: Swiss Ebauche