Jean d’Eve Sectora Retrograde – Swiss Made, 1990s, Quartz, Retrograde Display Offered for sale is a distinctive Jean d’Eve Sectora Retrograde, a Swiss watch from the 1990s featuring an unusual retrograde time display and a highly characteristic asymmetric case. Jean d’Eve is known for experimenting with traditional ways of displaying time. The Sectora family uses a retrograde display system, where the hand travels along an arc rather than making a conventional full rotation. Once the end of its scale is reached, the hand returns to its starting position. The 120° display is one of the distinctive Jean d’Eve solutions. DISTINCTIVE DIAL The watch features a highly unusual dial with large, stylised Arabic numerals. Time is displayed using a retrograde system, accompanied by a red curved minute scale. This gives the watch a very distinctive and somewhat futuristic appearance, especially considering its 1990s origin. The Jean d’Eve signature is also visible on the dial. RETROGRADE TIME DISPLAY Unlike a conventional watch, where the hands make a complete circular rotation, the Jean d’Eve Sectora uses a different system. The hand travels along a defined arc and, once it reaches the end of its cycle, jumps back to its starting position. This unusual mechanism is one of the defining characteristics of the watch. Jean d’Eve developed this 120° time-display concept as one of its signature solutions. SWISS WATCHMAKING Jean d’Eve is a Swiss watch brand associated with La Chaux-de-Fonds, one of the historic centres of Swiss watchmaking. The Sectora is particularly recognisable for its unusual case design and retrograde method of displaying time. Historical and official Jean d’Eve sources document the brand's use of its distinctive 120° time-display system. CASE The watch has a distinctive asymmetric, rectangular-shaped case with rounded elements and strong Art Deco-inspired styling. The combination of silver-tone and gold-tone elements gives the watch an elegant 1990s character. Gold-tone details can be seen around the dial, on the crown and on the strap attachment elements. STRAP The watch is fitted with a black leather strap with an exotic-skin-style texture. The underside is finished in light brown leather and the strap is fitted with a traditional buckle. The buckle bears the Jean d’Eve logo. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS case width excluding crown: approx. 26 mm case thickness: approx. 7 mm case height / lug-to-lug: approx. 32 mm strap attachment width: 14 mm Due to the unusual shape of the case, all measurements should be considered approximate. SPECIFICATIONS Brand: Jean d’Eve Model: Sectora / Sectora Retrograde Origin: Switzerland Period: 1990s Movement: Quartz Display: Retrograde Dial: Light / cream Numerals: Arabic Case: Two-tone metal Strap: Black leather Case width excluding crown: approx. 26 mm Case thickness: approx. 7 mm Lug-to-lug: approx. 32 mm Strap width: 14 mm CONDITION The watch presents very well and is shown in detail in the photographs. As expected from a vintage watch, there are signs of previous use. Please carefully inspect all photographs, which form an integral part of the description. The photographs show the exact watch being offered. With its unconventional retrograde display, distinctive case and 1990s design language, this Jean d’Eve Sectora is an interesting example of the brand's experimental approach to Swiss watch design.