Tellus - Grand Prix - No reserve price - 9571 - Men - 1950-1959

Tellus Grand Prix Anti-Magnetic – Swiss Mechanical – Chrome-Plated – Cal. 697 – 17 Jewels –1950s–1960s

A charming vintage Tellus Grand Prix wristwatch dating from approximately the 1950s–1960s, featuring a classic mid-century Swiss design and a beautifully aged silver dial with distinctive rose-gold-tone applied hour markers and matching hands.

The watch has a particularly elegant dial configuration. The faceted geometric indexes give the piece a strong 1950s character, while the warm rose-gold tones contrast beautifully against the silver background. The dial has developed visible natural patina over the decades, adding authenticity and individual vintage character.
Inside is a Swiss hand-wound mechanical movement marked Cal. 697, fitted with 17 jewels and marked “Swiss Made.”

Technical Details
Brand: Tellus
Model: Grand Prix / Anti-Magnetic
Type: Vintage mechanical dress wristwatch
Case material: Chrome-plated
Case diameter: Approx. 31 mm
Crystal: Acrylic
Dial: Silver-tone dial with natural vintage patina
Hour markers: Applied geometric rose-gold-tone indexes
Hands: Rose-gold-tone dauphine-style hands
Movement: Swiss mechanical, manual winding
Calibre: 697
Jewels: 17 jewels
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds
Special marking: Anti-Magnetic
Strap: Generic black leather strap
Strap length: Approx. 20–21 cm
Water resistance: Not tested for water.
Box: Delivered with generic presentation box.
Condition Grade: B+

Condition Report
This Tellus Grand Prix is in Grade B+ vintage condition, showing visible signs of age and previous use consistent with a watch of this period.
The silver dial displays natural age-related patina, spotting and oxidation marks, which have been preserved rather than restored. These imperfections form part of the authentic vintage appearance of the watch. The applied geometric indexes and hands remain attractive, with their warm rose-gold tone creating an elegant contrast against the aged dial.

The acrylic crystal shows signs of normal use consistent with age.
The mechanical movement is visually clean for its age and is marked “CAL. 697,” “17 JEWELS” and “SWISS MADE.”
The watch has not been tested for water resistance. Not tested for water.
Please study all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and show the actual condition of the item.

Story & Heritage
Tellus is one of the many historic Swiss watch names associated with the rich mechanical watchmaking tradition of the mid-20th century. Watches from this period were designed around mechanical simplicity, reliability and understated elegance, long before quartz movements transformed the industry.

This particular example captures the aesthetic language of the 1950s and early 1960s especially well. Its slim round case, domed acrylic crystal, sharply faceted applied indexes and dauphine-style hands are characteristic elements of post-war Swiss dress watches.
The Grand Prix designation, together with the Anti-Magnetic marking, adds further period character. During this era, resistance to magnetic fields was an increasingly desirable feature in mechanical wristwatches, as everyday exposure to electrical equipment became more common.

Perhaps the most appealing aspect of this Tellus today is its originality of appearance. The naturally aged dial has developed a unique patina that cannot be reproduced exactly, giving this individual watch its own visual identity and history.
A distinctive vintage Swiss mechanical watch for collectors who appreciate original patina, mid-century design and traditional hand-wound movements.

Internal Reference Number - FLO-137