Cler Watch - Small Second - Jumbo Case - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959

Cler Watch Small Seconds – Vintage Swiss Mechanical Watch – Jumbo 36 mm Case
Cler Watch Small Seconds – Vintage Swiss Mechanical Watch – Jumbo 36 mm Case

A characterful vintage Cler Watch distinguished by its unusually generous 36 mm case, considered a “jumbo” size for a dress watch of its period. Its elegant silver dial, warm gold-plated case and traditional small-seconds display create an unmistakably classic Swiss appearance.

The dial features applied gold-tone hour markers, a prominent Arabic numeral at 12 o’clock and a subsidiary seconds display at 6 o’clock. Together with the slender hands and finely printed minute track, these details give the watch a balanced and refined vintage presence.

Technical Details
Brand: Cler Watch
Model: Small Seconds
Origin: Swiss made
Movement: Swiss mechanical movement, manual winding
Jewels: 17 jewels
Case material: Gold-plated case with stainless steel case back
Case diameter: Approximately 36 mm, excluding the crown
Case size: Jumbo dimensions for its period
Dial: Silver dial with applied gold-tone indexes
Functions: Hours, minutes and small seconds
Water resistance: Not tested; no guarantee is provided
Strap: Generic brown leather strap
Wrist size: Fits a wrist of up to approximately 21 cm
Box: Generic box included
Condition: Grade B – signs of use and ageing consistent with its period
Condition Report

The watch is presented in Grade B vintage condition, with visible signs of use and ageing appropriate to its history.

The gold-plated case shows scratches, small marks, oxidation and areas of wear to the plating, particularly around the bezel, lugs and case edges. The stainless steel case back also presents surface scratches from previous wear.

The silver dial remains attractive and displays age-related marks, light spotting, scratches and natural tonal variation. The applied indexes and hands show visible ageing, while the small-seconds display retains its elegant period character.

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

Water resistance has not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. Due to the age of the watch, all contact with water and moisture should be avoided.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and provide the best representation of the watch’s condition.

Story & Heritage

During the mid-20th century, Switzerland was home not only to the famous watchmaking houses, but also to many smaller manufacturers that produced elegant and dependable mechanical watches. These lesser-known marques often used reliable jewelled movements and traditional construction, offering refined Swiss timekeeping to a wider audience.

This Cler Watch reflects that fascinating chapter of horological history. Its hand-wound 17-jewel movement, antimagnetic designation and separate small-seconds display represent the practical qualities valued in watches of the period.

Most dress watches from this era were considerably smaller, making the approximately 36 mm case especially appealing today. Its larger proportions provide a surprisingly contemporary wrist presence while preserving the delicacy and charm of a traditional vintage watch.

With its naturally aged dial, warm gold tones and mechanical heart, this Cler Watch is more than an everyday timepiece—it is an authentic survivor from the golden age of independent Swiss watchmaking.

Internal Reference Number - Itm. 923