Step back into the golden age of Hollywood glamour with this authentic 1947 Marvin Watch advertisement. Under the elegant script headline "Inherent in every Marvin Watch", a smiling 1940s beauty in a strapless sequined gown shows off her Marvin wristwatch, framed by soft studio light and classic black and white photography.
This is an original page from a 1947 magazine, printed in the years right after the Second World War, when Swiss watchmaker Marvin promoted its watches with the promise of "Perfection of craftsmanship, Precision of performance, Peerless, enduring beauty." The ad captures the optimism and style of the late 1940s and carries the Marvin "Swiss Watches" crown emblem.
The advertisement shows two Marvin dress watches of the era: a rectangular gentleman's watch on a leather strap and a delicate lady's watch on a cord bracelet, matching the watch worn by the model.
The advertisement is framed in a sleek black aluminium frame measuring 40 x 30 cm, with a white passe-partout and protected by museum glass. The anti-reflective glass keeps the artwork crisp and undistorted while its UV protection preserves the print for years to come.
This is a high-quality, authentic vintage advertisement, not a reproduction. It is carefully packed in bubble wrap for safe shipping, so it arrives in perfect condition. A rare find for watch lovers, collectors and anyone who loves 1940s design, and a stylish addition to any office, study or living room.
PLEASE NOTE: This listing is for the original vintage advertisement in its frame. The watches shown in the advertisement are NOT included and are not for sale.
– Original vintage advertisement only, the watches are NOT included
– Authentic original 1947 Marvin Watch advertisement
– Size: 40 x 30 cm
– Black aluminium frame with white passe-partout
– Museum glass, anti-reflective and UV-protective
– Ready to hang
Each ad is an authentic vintage original from a magazine – not a modern reprint, but real printed history from the era it was published.
Framed with UV-protective museum glass or coated plexiglass and acid-free matting for maximum preservation & premium presentation.
An original piece of watch history: perfect as a one-of-a-kind gift for collectors, enthusiasts, or as eye-catching wall decor.
Every order is carefully packed and shipped worldwide with tracking, using extra protection to avoid any creases or damage.
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