Richard - Automatic - No reserve price - Men - 1960-1969

Richard – Automatic Date – Square Vintage Dress Watch – Swiss Made – 21 Jewels – Stainless Steel – 30 x 30 mm

Offered for auction is a stylish and elegant vintage Richard Automatic, a refined Swiss-made dress watch featuring a distinctive square stainless steel case and classic mid-century design language.

This timepiece perfectly captures the geometric elegance and minimalist sophistication of the 1960s–1970s era, with its clean silver dial, applied indexes, and balanced proportions. The square case architecture gives the watch a strong vintage presence while remaining highly wearable and timeless.

Powered by a Swiss automatic movement with 21 jewels and Incabloc shock protection, this Richard combines reliable mechanics with understated elegance.

Technical Details:

Brand: Richard
Model: Automatic Date
Swiss automatic movement
21 jewels
Incabloc shock protection
Stainless steel case
Case dimensions: 30 x 30 mm
Square case design
Acrylic crystal
Silver sunburst dial
Applied silver-tone hour markers
Date display at 3 o’clock
Hour, minutes, central seconds and date functions
Stainless steel caseback marked “Waterproof”
Untested for water resistance
Generic black leather strap
Strap suitable for wrists up to approximately 20 cm
Generic presentation box included

Condition Report:

The watch is offered in Grade B condition with visible signs of normal wear consistent with age and careful vintage use. The stainless steel case presents light scratches and wear marks while maintaining sharp lines and attractive proportions. The dial shows a pleasant authentic vintage appearance with subtle aging and good overall preservation. The movement and inner construction reflect classic Swiss watchmaking quality from the period.

Story & Heritage

During the golden age of Swiss watchmaking, smaller independent brands such as Richard produced elegant mechanical watches inspired by the rapidly evolving modernist aesthetics of the era. Square and rectangular watches became symbols of sophistication and architectural design, moving beyond traditional round cases and embracing a more contemporary identity.

This Richard Automatic embodies that spirit beautifully — a watch designed for everyday elegance, powered by a dependable Swiss automatic movement and presented in a refined geometric case that remains remarkably stylish today.

Vintage square-case Swiss watches have become increasingly appreciated among collectors for their originality, timeless proportions, and authentic mid-century character.

A charming and elegant Swiss vintage automatic watch with strong retro personality and timeless dress-watch appeal.

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Internal Reference Number - ITA 130