We are proud to present a beautifully minimalist and highly sophisticated piece of Swiss horology from the late 1960s: an elegant Pallings Mechanical Dress Watch. This timepiece perfectly embodies the clean, executive design language of the mid-century era, combining an understated executive dial layout with a traditional mechanical heart. The Purity of Swiss Mid-Century Design: The watch stands out immediately due to its breathtaking sunburst silver dial, decorated with raised faceted silver indices and a clean date window aperture at the 3 o'clock position. The true aesthetic highlight of this piece is the magnificent condition of its faceted dauphine (arrow) hands, which retain their original crisp lines and beautifully aged lume insert. Housed in a traditional chrome-plated case with a solid stainless steel screw-down back for enhanced dust and moisture protection, it represents an outstanding daily wear vintage statement piece for the modern gentleman. A Pristine 17 Jewels Swiss Heart: Upon opening the heavy stainless steel caseback, the watch reveals a visually beautiful Swiss-made 17-jewel manual-wound mechanical movement. The movement features a traditional silver metallic architectural finish with distinct red rubies and is stamped Seventeen 17 Jewels Swiss. Equipped with the premium Incabloc shock-absorption system, the movement is in an exceptional mechanical state, completely free of any oxidation, winding smoothly and performing with reliable Swiss precision. Specifications • Brand: Pallings (Swiss Made) • Model: Classic Executive Minimalist Dress Watch with Date • Period: Circa 1965–1972 • Movement: Manual winding mechanical, high-grade Swiss execution • Caliber Parameters: Traditional silver multi-bridge architecture, 17 Jewels, Incabloc protection, pristine state • Functions: Hours, minutes, central sweep seconds, date window at 3 o'clock • Case Material: Chromed base metal with an honest vintage profile • Case Dimensions: 35 mm (excluding crown) x 43 mm (lug-to-lug) – ideal classic dress proportions • Caseback: High-grade Stainless Steel, heavy screw-down type for superior protection, stamped with production serial number 11044 and technical signatures (Stainless Steel, Incabloc, Antimagnetic, Swiss Made, Waterproof) • Crown: Excellent condition with sharp, untouched original winding teeth • Crystal: Premium acrylic crystal, absolutely flawless, clean and scratch-free • Strap: Brand new, unused high-quality genuine leather strap in classic dark brown vintage style, width 18 mm Condition Report • Case & Body: Authentic vintage condition showing honest, light signs of previous deployment consistent with careful wear over the decades. The case profiles remain strong and unpolished, with the chrome plating retaining a very nice luster. • Dial & Hands: The original silver sunburst dial is in magnificent, clean condition. The prominent dauphine arrow hands and matching silver indices are beautifully preserved with no major oxidation. • Mechanical Condition: Mechanically sound and fully functional. The manual movement winds with absolute smoothness and responds instantly. It runs continuously without stalling, and its timekeeping accuracy remains well within historical manufacturing tolerances. • Water Resistance: Historical vintage piece, water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed (keep away from moisture). Please keep in mind that these historic mechanical wristwatches are described exactly according to their condition, which was verified during cataloging, and are sold in their current authentic state without any documented service history. Although the watches are fully functional and keep accurate time at the moment of the auction, their long-term accuracy, power reserve, and water resistance cannot be guaranteed due to wear on parts caused by age, historical lubricants, changes in temperature and pressure, shocks, and changes in position during transport or wearing. This piece is sold as a collectible and investment item, so for maximum use of its potential and to ensure long-term reliability, regular checks and adjustments by a watch specialist are highly recommended. "Important shipping restriction: Please note that due to strict regulatory and tax administrative complications regarding the EU SME scheme (Small Business Scheme) and specific customs regulations, shipping to Poland And Spain (including the Canary Islands, Ceuta, and Melilla) is strictly unavailable. Bids from buyers residing in these regions cannot be fulfilled, and orders will be canceled. Thank you for your understanding."