Stenis Calatrava - Small Second - No reserve price - Men - 1960-1969

Stenis Calatrava – Vintage Swiss Mechanical Watch – Stainless Steel Case – Silver Dial – 34 mm

A charming vintage Stenis Calatrava, a Swiss-made mechanical wristwatch with classic mid-century elegance. The watch features a stainless steel 34 mm case, acrylic glass, a silver dial with applied markers and Arabic numerals at 12, 3 and 9, and a refined small seconds display at 6 o’clock.

The design is clean, balanced and timeless, following the elegant Calatrava-style dress watch aesthetic that became highly appreciated during the golden era of Swiss mechanical watchmaking.

Technical Details

Brand: Stenis
Model: Calatrava
Origin: Swiss Made
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 34 mm
Case Back: Screw-in back case
Glass: Acrylic crystal
Dial: Silver dial with applied indexes and Arabic numerals
Movement: Swiss mechanical movement
Movement Details: 17 jewels, Incabloc, as visible on the dial
Functions: Hours, minutes and seconds
Water Resistance: Untested for water
Strap: Generic black leather strap
Wrist Size: Fits a wrist up to approximately 21 cm
Box: Generic box included
Condition Grade: B – signs according to age

Condition Report

The watch is in vintage condition, graded B, with signs of use according to age. The stainless steel case shows fine scratches and age-related traces, visible on the bezel, lugs and case back.

The acrylic glass shows normal signs of use. The silver dial has developed a light vintage patina, with small marks and natural aging that add charm and authenticity. The applied indexes, Arabic numerals and hands remain elegant and well balanced.

The screw-in back case is marked with period details such as Swiss Made, waterprotected, antimagnetic, Incabloc and stainless steel. Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed.

The watch is fitted with a generic black leather strap suitable for a wrist up to approximately 21 cm.

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Story & Heritage

Stenis belongs to the fascinating world of smaller Swiss watch brands that produced reliable and elegant mechanical watches during the mid-20th century. These maisons often focused on refined proportions, dependable movements and understated design rather than mass-market fame.

This Calatrava-style example reflects the classic Swiss dress watch philosophy: a round stainless steel case, simple silver dial, applied indexes and a mechanical movement made for everyday precision. The small seconds layout gives the watch a traditional horological character, recalling an era when elegance and functionality were perfectly balanced.

A beautiful vintage Swiss mechanical watch for collectors who appreciate discreet design, authentic aging and the charm of lesser-seen independent Swiss names.

Internal Reference Number - Itm. 864