Bucherer - Pointer Date - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959

Carl F. Bucherer / Bucherer Pointer Date – Vintage Mechanical Watch – Silver Dial – Small Second – 35 mm

Offered for auction is a charming vintage Bucherer Pointer Date, a refined mechanical wristwatch with a beautiful classical layout and a highly attractive date indication around the outer dial.

This watch stands out through its elegant silver dial, applied Arabic numerals, small seconds at 6 o’clock and distinctive pointer-date scale, offering a practical complication with strong vintage character. The red-tipped pointer hand gives the watch a beautiful collector’s detail and adds visual personality to the dial.

A tasteful vintage timepiece from an iconic name in Swiss watchmaking and luxury retail heritage.

Technical Details

Brand: Bucherer / Carl F. Bucherer
Model: Pointer Date
Case material: Chromed case
Case diameter: 35 mm
Case back: Stainless steel back
Crystal: Acrylic glass
Dial: Silver dial with outer date scale
Movement: Swiss mechanical movement
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds and pointer date
Water resistance: Not tested
Strap: Generic leather strap
Wrist size: Fits up to approximately 21 cm
Box: Generic watch box
Papers / Warranty: Not included

Condition Report

Overall grade B – The watch shows signs of use according to age.

The chromed case presents visible vintage wear, small marks and age-related traces, especially around the lugs and case edges, consistent with normal use over time. The stainless steel case back is marked and shows light surface scratches.

The silver dial has an authentic vintage appearance, with visible patina, small marks and age-related character. The applied numerals, small seconds sub-dial and outer pointer-date scale remain very attractive and give the watch excellent period charm.

The acrylic glass shows signs of use. Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed, therefore contact with water is not recommended.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.

Story & Heritage

Bucherer is one of the most respected names in Swiss watch history, with roots connected to Lucerne and a long tradition in fine watch retailing and Swiss horology. Over the decades, Bucherer became associated with elegant, reliable and well-designed watches, often combining practical complications with refined classical styling.

The pointer date is one of the most charming vintage complications. Unlike modern date windows, this system uses a dedicated hand to indicate the date on a scale around the dial, creating a more balanced and traditional aesthetic. It is a feature appreciated by collectors because it gives the watch both functionality and strong visual identity.

This example captures the elegance of mid-century Swiss watchmaking: a clean silver dial, applied numerals, mechanical movement, small seconds and a pointer-date display arranged in a harmonious and highly readable way.

With its honest vintage patina, classical case proportions and attractive dial layout, this Bucherer Pointer Date is a beautiful collector’s watch for those who appreciate mechanical simplicity, Swiss tradition and authentic age-related charm.

Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 133