Alfred Dunhill X Centric 8045 – SS - Cal ETA/Peseux 7001 – 1990’s 

Alfred Dunhill X Centric watch with grey dial and batons marking each hour and sub dial at 6 o’clock for the seconds. It is a “Swiss Made” model. The watch has an oversized bezel at 6 o’clock. The hands are black with stick shape. It is a stainless-steel case with exhibition sapphire case back with engraved around “Mechanical – 8045 – PBIF – Stainless Steel – A Dunhill LTD London – PB10831 – WR 30 M – Swiss Made”. The watch has a manual winding movement with caliber ETA/Peseux 7001 and 17 jewels. The watch comes with a black Dunhill strap and Dunhill buckle.

History

Alfred Dunhill's story began in 1893 when he took over his father's London saddlery business, but he quickly pivoted to focus on the burgeoning automobile industry, creating accessories under the "Dunhill's Motorities" brand. His innovative spirit led him to open a tobacconist and pipe shop in 1907 on Duke Street, where he built a reputation for fine craftsmanship and personalized service, supplying products to an elite clientele and eventually expanding internationally. The watches were introduced in 1929 selling pocket watches and dashboard clocks. Its first watch own brand called Facet was introduced in 1936. 

Technical details

Manual winding movement with caliber ETA Peseux 7001with 17 jewels and 21,600 A/h. It has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours.

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 40mm


Length including lugs: 47mm