OBERON Digital Jump Hour Date – Swiss Made – 21 Jewels – Rare 1970s Driver Style Mechanical Watch Offered here is a very unusual and increasingly difficult-to-find Oberon Digital Jump Hour mechanical wristwatch from the 1970s. Unlike conventional watches, this model displays the hours and date through dedicated apertures while the minutes are shown on a semi-circular rotating scale. This distinctive "digital" display was one of the most innovative watchmaking trends of the 1970s and remains highly sought after by collectors today. The watch features: Swiss Made mechanical movement 21 jewels Rare Jump Hour / Digital display Separate date window Minute sector display Stainless steel case with original 1970s tonneau shape Signed Oberon dial Water resistant marking: 150 Feet Acrylic crystal New racing-style leather strap The watch is currently running and the digital display is functioning. The jump hour complication is one of the most attractive vintage mechanical complications because it combines the charm of a traditional movement with the futuristic appearance of a digital display. Its clean silver dial, minimalist design and distinctive red accents give it a strong 1970s space-age character. Why collectors like it The mechanical Jump Hour concept became particularly popular during the 1970s and was produced in much smaller quantities than traditional watches. Today collectors actively search for these unusual "digital" mechanical watches because they represent a fascinating period of experimentation in Swiss watchmaking. This Oberon is especially attractive because it combines: Mechanical movement Jump hour display Date complication Unusual minute sector display Large vintage tonneau case Distinctive 1970s styling Functional jump-hour watches are significantly more desirable than standard vintage three-hand watches and are becoming increasingly difficult to source in good condition. Condition Please study all photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the description. The watch shows normal signs of age and use consistent with a vintage timepiece. The case remains attractive with sharp lines and good brushing. The dial is clean and well preserved. The watch is running and the digital jump-hour display is functional.