Helvetia Automatic Calibre 847 – Vintage Swiss Watch – Date Description An elegant vintage Helvetia Automatic, a classic Swiss-made mechanical wristwatch combining understated sophistication with traditional Swiss watchmaking. Its timeless design, refined proportions and warm gold-tone case make it an attractive addition to a vintage watch collection. The watch features an attractive champagne-coloured sunburst dial, complemented by applied gold-tone hour markers, matching hands and a date display at 3 o’clock. The dial catches the light beautifully, creating subtle variations in tone depending on the viewing angle. The balanced design and elegant hour markers preserve the character of a traditional vintage Swiss timepiece. Inside, the watch is fitted with a Helvetia calibre 847 automatic movement, bearing the brand’s name on the rotor. For full transparency, the dial is marked “32 Jewels”, while the rotor bears a “25 Jewels” inscription. This discrepancy is noted as visible, and no unverified claim is made regarding the movement’s exact jewel count. The watch has a gold-tone case and a stainless-steel screw-back case cover. The case back is engraved with “Waterproof”, “Swiss Made” and “Stainless Steel”, together with the reference marking 8405 C. The serial number visible inside the case back is 5564892. The watch is in good vintage cosmetic condition, with signs of wear consistent with its age. The case shows wear to its gold-tone finish, while the dial remains attractive and the watch presents well overall. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and show the actual condition of the watch. The watch is currently running and functioning. However, the service history is unknown, and no guarantee is made regarding its long-term accuracy or power reserve. A professional inspection and servicing are recommended for continued reliable use. Date Adjustment – Semi-Quickset Method This movement uses a semi-quickset date adjustment method: 1. Pull the crown fully out to the time-setting position. 2. Advance the hands past midnight until the date changes. 3. Turn the hands backwards to approximately 8:00 PM (20:00). 4. Advance the hands again past midnight to advance the date by one day. 5. Repeat the cycle until the desired date is reached, then set the correct time. Specifications - Brand: Helvetia - Model: Automatic - Movement: Swiss automatic mechanical - Calibre: 847 - Jewels: Dial marked 32 jewels; rotor marked 25 jewels - Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds and date - Dial: Champagne-coloured sunburst - Hour markers: Applied gold-tone markers - Case: Gold-tone finish - Case back: Stainless steel, screw-back - Case reference: 8405 C - Serial number: 5564892 (inside case back) - Case diameter: 33,8 mm excluding the winding crown and 41 mm lug to lug. - Origin: Swiss Made - Strap: Black leather-style strap - Condition: Good vintage condition, with signs of wear - Service history: Unknown - Accessories: Watch only, as pictured A charming vintage Swiss automatic watch with a classic design, an attractive champagne-and-gold colour combination and an interesting detail for collectors in the form of the differing jewel-count inscriptions on the dial and rotor. The watch will be carefully packed for shipping. Fast delivery 2-3 working days with DHL Express!!