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Corona Suisse – Vintage Small Seconds Wristwatch | 1940s
Swiss Mechanical Timepiece • Wartime Elegance • Classic Proportions

A refined and authentic Swiss vintage wristwatch from the 1940s, this Corona Suisse Small Seconds represents the understated elegance and mechanical reliability of mid-20th-century Swiss watchmaking. Designed during a period when wristwatches transitioned into essential daily instruments, this piece combines functional clarity with timeless design.

Technical Details

Brand: Corona Suisse

Era: 1940s

Case: Stainless steel

Case Size: 31 mm (man size for the era)

Crystal: Acrylic

Dial: Silver dial with applied Arabic numerals and small seconds sub-dial

Movement: Swiss mechanical movement

Functions:

Hours

Minutes

Small seconds

Water Resistance: Untested

Bracelet: Generic stainless steel bracelet

Wrist Size: Fits up to approx. 19 cm

Condition: Grade B – visible signs of use consistent with age

Box: Generic box

Story & Heritage

Corona Suisse was among the many respected Swiss manufacturers supplying reliable mechanical watches during the 1930s–1940s, an era defined by precision, durability, and clear legibility. Watches from this period were built to serve professionals, military personnel, and civilians alike, emphasizing function over excess.

This example features a beautifully aged silver dial, now displaying a warm and even patina developed naturally over decades. The applied Arabic numerals remain crisp and legible, while the recessed small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock adds both balance and classic character — a hallmark of watches from the era.

The stainless steel case, correctly sized at 31 mm for the period, shows honest wear that speaks to its history without detracting from its integrity. On the case back, the “Stainless Steel” marking and reference number further confirm its vintage origin and utilitarian purpose.

Powered by a traditional Swiss mechanical movement, this Corona Suisse offers a tactile, engaging ownership experience — a reminder of a time when watches were purely mechanical companions, built to last generations.

A genuine collector’s vintage watch, ideal for enthusiasts of early Swiss wristwatches, wartime-era design, or understated historical timepieces.

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Internal Reference Number - EUG 57

Manual winding - Stainless steel

Corona - Small Second - No reserve price - Men - 1900-1949 

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