Oberon Fancy Case Jumbo – Mechanical – Silver Dial – 38 mm A distinctive vintage Swiss timepiece with an expressive case design, this Oberon combines generous 38 mm proportions with a silver dial and decorative sculpted lugs. Its textured bezel, applied numerals and red-tipped seconds hand give it considerable character, making it an appealing choice for collectors who appreciate unusual vintage watches. Technical Details Brand: Oberon Model: Fancy Case Jumbo Case: Gold-plated case with decorative sculpted lugs Diameter: 38 mm, excluding the crown Bezel: Decorative fluted pattern Crystal: Acrylic Dial: Silver dial with applied Arabic numerals alternating with teardrop-shaped hour markers Hands: Pointed hour and minute hands with a red arrow-tipped central seconds hand Movement: Swiss mechanical movement Functions: Hours, minutes and central seconds Case back: Solid stainless steel Water resistance: Not tested Strap: Generic brown leather strap with an embossed finish Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist of up to approximately 20 cm Accessories: Supplied with a generic presentation box Condition Report Grade B – Good condition, with signs of use consistent with age. The case displays scratches, surface marks and visible wear to the gold plating, including areas of plating loss around the case edges, underside and lugs. The stainless-steel case back also shows surface scratches. The silver dial retains an attractive vintage appearance, with scattered age-related spotting and patina. The hands and applied markers show traces of ageing, while the leather strap presents creasing and wear. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description. Water resistance has not been tested. Contact with water should therefore be avoided unless the watch is professionally pressure-tested and resealed. Story & Heritage Some vintage watches capture attention through the shape of their case before the time is even read. This Oberon is one such example. Its sculpted, flared lugs extend outward like small architectural details, giving the watch a silhouette that feels decorative and individual. The patterned bezel provides a textured frame for the quieter silver dial. Applied Arabic numerals alternate with elegant teardrop-shaped markers, while the fine outer minute track adds definition. Above the signature, a crest motif lends a further ornamental touch; below, the red arrow tip of the seconds hand introduces a lively accent. At 38 mm, the jumbo case offers a generous presence that allows these details to be appreciated on the wrist. The brown leather strap complements the warm case tones, bringing the composition together without distracting from its distinctive shape. Powered by a Swiss mechanical movement, this Oberon combines traditional timekeeping with an imaginative exterior. Its appeal lies in that balance: a straightforward three-hand watch given personality through thoughtful dial details, an elaborate bezel and particularly expressive lugs. Internal Reference Number - XTM 245