STIMA - Automatic UFO - No reserve price - Men - 1970-1979

Stima – Automatic UFO – 1970s – Stainless Steel – Day-Date – 39 x 41 mm

A bold and charismatic 1970s Stima Automatic “UFO”, embodying the distinctive design codes of the era when Swiss watchmaking embraced futuristic case shapes and graphic dial layouts. This model reflects the experimental spirit of the 1970s, combining mechanical reliability with strong visual personality.

The watch features a stainless steel UFO-shaped case measuring 39 x 41 mm, with a wide brushed bezel and integrated lugs typical of the period. The proportions provide excellent wrist presence while maintaining comfortable wearability. The case shows normal signs of wear consistent with age and use, remaining in solid overall condition.

The silver dial is visually striking, featuring a radial brushed finish and a bold blue segmented inner ring forming a circular minute track. Applied metallic hour markers add depth and contrast, though some markers are missing, as clearly visible in the photos. The dial is signed “STIMA” and “25 Jewels Automatic,” with “T Swiss Made T” at 6 o’clock. The day-date display at 3 o’clock (example shown: MAR 29) enhances everyday functionality and reinforces its 1970s character.

The watch is powered by a Swiss automatic movement with 25 jewels, offering classic mechanical charm and dependable operation.

Technical Details

Brand: Stima
Model: Automatic UFO
Period: 1970s
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Diameter: 39 x 41 mm (excluding crown)
Crystal: Acrylic
Dial: Silver with radial brushed pattern and blue segmented inner ring; some hour markers missing
Movement: Swiss automatic, 25 jewels
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Central Seconds, Day, Date
Water Resistance: Untested
Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet
Wrist Size: Fits wrists up to approx. 21 cm
Condition: Grade B – Overall good vintage condition with normal signs of wear and dial aging
Box: Generic box included

Story & Heritage

During the 1970s, many Swiss manufacturers explored bold case geometries and modernist dial concepts, responding to changing tastes and technological shifts within the industry. The so-called “UFO” case design became emblematic of this creative period — strong, rounded, and unmistakably retro.

This Stima Automatic captures that spirit perfectly. The combination of brushed steel, graphic blue accents and mechanical automatic movement represents an era when watches were both expressive and functional. While showing honest aging and minor imperfections, it remains a genuine vintage Swiss automatic with strong character and collectible appeal.

The watch will be carefully packed and shipped via UPS Express.

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Internal Reference Number - FLO 46