altro - Men - 1960-1969
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Brand Altro, model Avia King, reference 6302, from the 1960s, with a manual-wind Movement, an 18 carat gold case, 36 mm diameter, black leather strap, in very good condition with only minor wear.
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Avia King — Solid 18k gold (750) — Ultra-thin mechanical 17 jewels — Weight 27.7 g — 1960s — Absolute Elegance
This Avia King from the 1960s belongs to that rare category of objects that reach perfection through subtraction — no date window, no superfluous elements, only a white lacquered dial of crystalline purity on which the gold hands glide with the quiet grace of those who have nothing to prove.
But it is the case that reveals the ambition of this watch: ultra-thin, with a lateral profile that leaves one astonished given that inside beats a manual mechanical movement with 17 jewels and the Incabloc shock protection system. Building so much mechanical prowess into so little thickness was, in the 1960s, a technical milestone that only the best Swiss ateliers knew how to achieve. The “King” line was precisely Avia’s answer to those asking for the maximum: gold, fine mechanics, impeccable proportions.
The case is made of solid 18-karat gold (750 hallmark), with the Swiss hallmark beside the heart — a guarantee of authenticity and metal purity — paired with the signature "AVIA King" and the reference number 6302. An inscription etched in gold.
The black smooth leather strap further enhances the formal purity of the whole, creating a clean and modern contrast that would still look stylish today on a contemporary wrist.
A watch that crosses eras without ever aging.
Avia King — Solid 18k gold (750) — Ultra-thin mechanical 17 jewels — Weight 27.7 g — 1960s — Absolute Elegance
This Avia King from the 1960s belongs to that rare category of objects that reach perfection through subtraction — no date window, no superfluous elements, only a white lacquered dial of crystalline purity on which the gold hands glide with the quiet grace of those who have nothing to prove.
But it is the case that reveals the ambition of this watch: ultra-thin, with a lateral profile that leaves one astonished given that inside beats a manual mechanical movement with 17 jewels and the Incabloc shock protection system. Building so much mechanical prowess into so little thickness was, in the 1960s, a technical milestone that only the best Swiss ateliers knew how to achieve. The “King” line was precisely Avia’s answer to those asking for the maximum: gold, fine mechanics, impeccable proportions.
The case is made of solid 18-karat gold (750 hallmark), with the Swiss hallmark beside the heart — a guarantee of authenticity and metal purity — paired with the signature "AVIA King" and the reference number 6302. An inscription etched in gold.
The black smooth leather strap further enhances the formal purity of the whole, creating a clean and modern contrast that would still look stylish today on a contemporary wrist.
A watch that crosses eras without ever aging.
Details
Brand
altro
Gender
Men
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
No
Period
1960-1969
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Gold
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
36 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
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