Kalos - Small Second - Jumbo case - χωρίς τιμή ασφαλείας - Άνδρες - 1950-1959

Kalos Small Second – Vintage Swiss Mechanical

Elegant vintage Kalos dress watch with jumbo gold-plated case, silver patinated dial and small seconds

A charming vintage Kalos Small Second watch, with a beautiful mid-century Swiss character. The watch features a 37 mm gold-plated jumbo case, a silver dial with warm age patina, applied golden Arabic numerals and indexes, and an elegant small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock. The dial is signed Kalos – 19 Rubis and Antimagnetic, giving the watch a very attractive vintage presence.

Technical Details

Brand: Kalos
Model: Small Second / Vintage Dress Watch
Case: Gold plated
Case size: Approx. 37 mm, jumbo size for the period
Caseback: Stainless steel back, marked “Fond Acier Inoxydable”
Case numbers visible: 484504 / 306098
Glass: Acrylic glass, with visible crack at 10 o’clock
Dial: Silver dial with natural age patina and spotting
Indexes: Applied golden Arabic numerals and markers
Movement: Swiss mechanical Kalos movement
Movement details: Signed Kalos, 19 rubis
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds
Water resistance: Not tested
Strap: Generic black leather strap
Wrist size: Fits up to approx. 22 cm wrist
Accessories: Generic box
Condition grade: B

Condition Report
The watch is in vintage condition, graded B, with signs of use according to age. The gold-plated case shows visible wear, scratches and plating marks, especially around the lugs and edges, consistent with its age. The silver dial has a strong and attractive vintage patina with visible spotting and ageing, giving the watch authentic collector character. The acrylic glass has a visible crack at approximately 10 o’clock. The caseback is marked “Fond Acier Inoxydable,” and the mechanical movement is signed Kalos, 19 rubis. The watch is fitted with a generic black leather strap suitable for a wrist of approximately 22 cm. Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed.

Story & Heritage
Kalos represents the fascinating world of mid-century Swiss watchmaking, when many independent Swiss brands produced elegant mechanical watches with refined proportions and reliable hand-wound movements. This Small Second model captures that period beautifully, with its oversized 37 mm case, warm gold tone, patinated silver dial and traditional sub-seconds layout. The “19 Rubis” and “Antimagnetic” inscriptions reflect the technical language of classic Swiss watches, when precision, durability and elegance were proudly displayed on the dial. A charming vintage piece with strong character and authentic age appeal.

Internal Reference Number - ITA 160