Lucerne - Unknown - No reserve price - Men - 1970-1979

Lucerne Swiss Antimagnetic XL (Stainless Steel, Switzerland) – Vintage Mechanical Field Watch with Red Seconds Hand
Model Overview

This Lucerne Swiss wristwatch represents the clean and functional design language of mid-20th-century Swiss tool watches. Lucerne produced a range of affordable but reliable Swiss watches during the 1960s–1970s, often using robust mechanical movements paired with highly legible dials.

The present example features a striking blue dial with applied luminous markers and large Arabic numerals at the cardinal positions, giving the watch excellent readability. A red central seconds hand adds a sporty contrast and enhances the classic field-watch aesthetic.

The dial is marked “Antimagnetic” and “Unbreakable Mainspring”, period-typical quality claims frequently used by Swiss manufacturers in the mechanical watch era. Combined with its polished stainless-steel case and modern blue leather strap, this watch offers a distinctive vintage look suitable for everyday wear.

Technical Specifications
Brand: Lucerne
Model: Antimagnetic
Movement: Swiss mechanical hand-wound movement
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
Production Era: Circa 1960s–1970s
Serial / Case Number: Not visible

Case
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: approx. 39 mm without crown
Bezel: Smooth polished bezel
Crystal: Acrylic
Water Resistance: Not tested (vintage watch)

Dial & Hands
Dial Colour: Blue
Markers: Applied luminous baton indices with Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9
Date: No date function
Branding: “Lucerne Swiss” with “Antimagnetic – Unbreakable Mainspring”
Hands: Luminous baton hands with red central seconds hand

Caseback
Material: Stainless steel
Attachment: Snap-on caseback
Engravings: Swiss Made, Antimagnetic, Unbreakable Mainspring, Dustproof Tooled Crystal Case

Strap & Buckle
Strap: New blue leather strap (aftermarket replacement)
Buckle: Stainless steel pin buckle
Notable Historical / Brand Context

Lucerne was one of many Swiss brands active during the golden era of mechanical watch production in the mid-20th century. These watches were often exported worldwide and designed to offer Swiss reliability at an accessible price point. Today they provide collectors with authentic vintage Swiss watchmaking and attractive period styling without the premium price associated with larger brands.

Collector Appeal & Value Potential
Vintage Swiss mechanical watches with clear field-watch styling are increasingly popular among collectors and enthusiasts. The combination of a clean blue dial, Arabic numerals, and the distinctive red seconds hand gives this Lucerne a strong vintage character. It represents an accessible entry into collecting Swiss mechanical watches while still offering timeless design and reliable mechanics.

Condition Report
The watch is in good vintage condition with visible signs of use consistent with age. The case shows light surface wear and small marks. The acrylic crystal has minor surface scratches typical for vintage watches. The watch is running, however no recent service history is documented.

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Delivery
Packaging: Carefully packed in a protective watch box
Shipping: Registered and insured shipping from the EU