Technos - Small Second - No reserve price - Men - 1960-1969

Technos Small Second – Vintage Swiss Mechanical Dress Watch – 34 mm

A charming vintage Technos Small Second that captures the understated elegance of classical Swiss watchmaking. Its traditional 34 mm gold-plated case, silver-toned dial and beautifully balanced subsidiary-seconds display create a refined composition with unmistakable mid-century character.

The vertically brushed dial is enriched by slender applied gold-tone hour markers, elegant hands and a distinctive Arabic numeral at 12 o’clock. Positioned at 6 o’clock, the small-seconds register provides visual symmetry while emphasizing the traditional mechanical nature of the watch. The dial is also marked “17 Rubis,” referring to the jeweled construction of its Swiss movement.

Technical Details

Brand: Technos
Model: Small Second
Origin: Switzerland
Movement: Swiss mechanical movement, manual winding
Jewels: 17 jewels
Functions: Hours, minutes and small seconds
Case material: Gold-plated metal with stainless-steel case back
Case diameter: Approximately 34 mm, excluding the crown
Crystal: Acrylic
Dial: Silver-toned dial with vertically brushed finish
Strap: Generic black leather strap
Wrist size: Suitable for wrists up to approximately 21 cm
Water resistance: Not tested
Box: Generic presentation box

Condition Report

Grade B – Vintage condition with visible signs of wear consistent with age and normal use. The gold-plated case presents scratches, marks, oxidation and areas where the plating has worn, particularly around the edges and lugs. The stainless-steel case back also displays scratches from previous use.

The acrylic crystal shows age-related surface marks, while the silver-toned dial presents spotting, tonal variation and natural patina. The generic leather strap shows visible wear, creasing and ageing.

The watch is functioning at the time of listing; however, its service history and long-term accuracy are unknown. As the water resistance has not been tested, contact with water should be avoided. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description.

Story & Heritage

Technos belongs to the distinguished tradition of Swiss manufacturers that made reliable mechanical watches accessible to a broad international audience. The brand became recognised for combining dependable movements with elegant, practical designs that reflected the tastes of their respective eras.

This Small Second represents the classic dress-watch aesthetic of the mid-20th century. Its restrained dimensions, gold-plated case and carefully arranged silver dial were created for an age in which a wristwatch was expected to accompany its owner discreetly from the working day to formal evening occasions.

The independent seconds register at 6 o’clock recalls the architecture of traditional pocket watches and gives the dial a sense of mechanical heritage. Decades of use have left an authentic patina across the case and dial, transforming this Technos into a unique witness to the passage of time.

Internal Reference Number - Itm. 912